Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight finish Travis Kelce have had among the finest connections in NFL historical past, however the two have struggled to hyperlink as much as begin the yr.
By means of the primary three weeks of the season, Kelce has simply eight catches for 69 yards and nil touchdowns.
Kansas Metropolis is 3-0, which is what’s most essential, however the crew should discover a technique to get Kelce extra concerned.
Mahomes says it isn’t like they don’t seem to be attempting, although.
“Yeah, it is loopy as a result of groups nonetheless — the respect issue they’ve for Travis is simply unreal,” Mahomes said, by way of Myles Simmons of Professional Soccer Speak. “It is well-deserved, however we’re calling loads of performs for Travis, and it is like two or three persons are going to him. So, I imply, he understands.”
Nonetheless, the soon-to-be 35-year-old’s dip in manufacturing is just a little worrisome. His 8.6 yards per catch is properly off his profession common of 12.5.
Whereas Kelce would like to have an even bigger influence, Mahomes believes he is pleased so long as the Chiefs preserve profitable.
“I feel that is the beauty of him is he needs to make an influence on the sport,” Mahomes added. “However he needs to win on the finish of the day.”
Another excuse for Kelce’s decrease numbers is the emergence of Kansas Metropolis’s youthful playmakers.
Vast receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy have mixed for 30 catches for 369 yards and three touchdowns.
Mahomes is aware of in the event that they proceed to make performs, issues will ultimately open up extra for Kelce.
“I will attempt to do my greatest to maintain feeding him the ball at any time when he is there, at any time when he is open,” Mahomes concluded. “However I feel the extra Rashee makes performs, the extra we’re capable of run the soccer, the extra we will get Worthy concerned, that is going to open Travis up extra. I imply, persons are actually emphasizing attempting to take him away and it is getting different guys open.”
The Chiefs are hoping that would be the case once they go on the street in Week 4 for a sizzling AFC West battle in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-1).
