Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce got into a heated moment with head coach Andy Reid during the second quarter of their game against the New York Giants. The incident occurred after a failed drive that ended with a missed field goal, leading to a confrontation between the two on the sideline. The NBC broadcast captured the moment as Reid physically confronted Kelce, throwing his shoulder into the tight end as he walked off the field. Reid later told NBC’s Melissa Stark that the emotion was ‘good,’ highlighting the team’s need for some ‘juice’ during the game.
This was not the first time that Kelce and Reid had a heated exchange; the two had a similar incident during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The confrontation, though brief, was a reminder of the high intensity and emotional stakes of professional football. Kelce struggled in the first half, with only three catches for 13 yards. However, the Chiefs led 9-6 at halftime, and the team eventually won the game 22-9. Kelce added four catches for 26 yards in the second half, indicating some improvement.
Despite the team’s victory, Kelce faced criticism in the previous week for a missed catch that allowed an Eagles defender to make an interception, effectively ending the Chiefs’ chance for revenge after Philadelphia’s win in Super Bowl LIX. Coming into the game, Kelce had six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown, but the Chiefs had yet to secure a win in the 2025 season. This incident underscores the pressures and expectations placed on key players and coaches in the NFL.