Travis Kelce has issued a stern warning to his Chiefs teammate following their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills.
On Sunday, the previously 9-0 Chiefs fell 30-21 to their bitter AFC rivals in what was their first loss of the season.
The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions had not tasted defeat since Christmas Day 2023.
However, their loss to ‘Superman’ Josh Allen and the Bills showcased their vulnerabilities and proved that the Super Bowl three-peat is no guarantee.
Speaking on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce attempted to light a fire under his teammates, calling for them to ‘figure s*** out.”
“I don’t give a f** how your body is feeling, I don’t give a f*** where your mentality is off the field,” he told brother Jason.
“When you step into that building, we are here to figure s*** out. We are here to get better as football players for the football team.
“That is a mentality going forward that everybody has to be a part of – top down, myself included.
“I have to be the leader I’ve been in the past and hold myself accountable so everybody sees how it’s done.”
The legendary tight end also said the defeat may be a blessing in disguise and give Andy Reid‘s team the wake up they needed.
“Sometimes you just need that smack in the face… to lock in and know it’s an “any-given-Sunday”-type league,” Kelce said.
Kelce also sent a warning shot to the Bills, admitting he fancies Kansas City’s chances should the two teams meet again in the AFC playoffs.
“I’m not saying that (the Bills) was just any other team. But I do believe we have better players and if we get another shot at that team, I’d definitely get excited about it.”
The Chiefs are back in action on Sunday in Week 12 when they face the Carolina Panthers (3-7), but come into the game off their bye week and having won each of their last two games.
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