Travis Kelce Assigns Blame for Chiefs’ Loss to Jaguars With a Strong Message

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, didn’t hold back after their collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite taking an early 14-point lead and dominating statistically, the Chiefs fell apart in the second half.

According to an excerpt by New Heights, Kelce stated, “We go up 14 points, we can’t let them get back into it. On top of that, 14 f***ing penalties … There’s a stat out there, I guess we outgained the Jags by 157 yards. We won the turnover battle and time of possession. It’s so frustrating to lose a game like that… Hats off to the Jags. They finished the game, and we didn’t.”

Handing the Jaguars a comeback wins exposed defensive lapses and a lack of discipline. Kelce’s frustration was evident as he pointed directly at the team’s inability to close out the game despite controlling key metrics. According to NFL media reports, the Chiefs outgained Jacksonville by 157 yards, won the turnover battle, and led in time of possession. Yet penalties and defensive breakdowns proved costly.