Travis Kelce was the main protest against the Kansas City Chiefs after Isiah Pacheco fumbled in the red zone in Super Bowl 58.
The broadcast showed Kelce yelling at the coach and Andy Reid, including a confrontation with the 65-year-old coach.
CBS analyst Tony Romo noted that Kelce insisted he stay on the field as the Chiefs neared the end zone (when Pacheco stole the ball, he didn’t on the field).
Kelce had one rushing yard in the first half, and the Chiefs trailed the San Francisco 49ers 10-3 at halftime.
Kelce had nine catches for 93 yards, his last in the Chiefs’ overtime victory.
After the game, the CBS staff asked Reed about Kelce’s tantrum.
Andy Reid on Travis Kelce's outburst pic.twitter.com/13IHvQACAx
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 12, 2024
Reed previously defended Kelce after star receiver Kelce exploded on the sideline during the Chiefs’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day, causing his helmet to fall to the ground.
Travis Kelce attacking Andy Reid pic.twitter.com/BFf4gbsRps
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) February 12, 2024
“He came back with a great performance,”
Reid said after the game. “Travis is very emotional and sometimes my red hair bothers me, but everything was fine.”
Travis Kelce caused a Super Bowl shock when he pushed 65-year-old coach Andy Reid to the sideline before being punched by teammates.
Kelce returned to the field, struggling with his 65-year-old coach, and was quickly pulled away by his teammates.
Kelce, 34, grabbed the coach’s arm as he turned to face him and screamed again before being pulled away by Chiefs player Jarrod McKinnon.
It was a rough start for the Kansas City Chiefs, who trailed 10-3 at halftime and needed a strong second half to beat the San Francisco 49ers.
Kelce, in particular, had a very quiet first half by his lofty standards, with just one catch for one yard – not much else.
On Christmas Day, Kelce had another conversation with Coach Reid and was seen hitting his helmet on the ground in a 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Kelce tells his side of the story 🤣 pic.twitter.com/p5u6rqAdO0
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 12, 2024
Shortly after, a Chiefs employee tried to give Kelce a replacement helmet, but Coach Reid immediately stopped him. He was very worried that his helmet would break again.
On Sunday, Kelce invited the entire family to his VIP suite, which he himself paid more than $1 million for. Swift, the celebrity guest, flew in from Tokyo for the match.
Travis’ brother Jason was also present with his wife Kelce, while their mom Donna and dad Ed were also both there.
Swift’s parents Scott and Andrea joined the group in the box, while Taylor brought some friends too – including Blake Lively and Ice Spice.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also made an appearance in the box before the game and was seen having a deep conversation with Taylor Swift.
Fans reacted as follows:
Making excuses for it since they won.
— Michael Blair (@MichaelCoffey1) February 12, 2024
Should be fined and suspended period.
— Cam (@notseriousknown) February 12, 2024
Handled it like an alpha
— bigmaclionking (@bigmaclionking) February 12, 2024
#AndyReid looks weak! Any other player would have been benched! You can't just attack the coach! Swift privilege must be nice.
— Dusty ✝️🇺🇸 (@Loki8Dusty) February 12, 2024
Kelce doesn’t deserve Andy Reid.
— Swirlz (@SwirlzNFT) February 12, 2024
But if Kelce was black, he'd be kicked out of the league, and every majow network would talk about it until it was done. And they have the nerve to laugh about it
— Jimmy Walker (@Joe8338Walker) February 12, 2024
Just because they won doesn't make it okay. Horrible example to set and Travis Kelce should be held to the same example as Will Smith.
— Emilie (@ExplorerEmilie) February 12, 2024
Travis is Andy's child. They have been through much. Do you think he is going to throw him under the bus? No one knows Travis like Andy. You all stop making up scenarios.
— I am Shalimar (@Peachschnapp30) February 12, 2024
As a chiefs fan I was disappointed and anxious about the whole thing. I've dated someone who was willing to show that aggression in public and it doesn't look good ever. Andy shouldn't have to laugh that off he could call him out
— Audrey-🐍in her rep era🐍 (@SoScarlet_13) February 12, 2024
Roid Rage
— alien (@dudeVisitors) February 12, 2024
“Taylor didn’t fly all the way from Tokyo to watch me warm the bench, Coach!”
— ML (@modernml) February 12, 2024
Hey dude… don’t care bout your name, that old man is your COACH!!!
— SmALLmightyHAB.022 #Mattman will laugh😆 forever! (@AngeHerZam1) February 12, 2024
https://twitter.com/AngeHerZam1/status/1756857152784801924
Letting Andy know it’s TayTay time
— Frank Gasaway (@frankgasaway) February 12, 2024
He better go sit down and get another cold shot
— Wyo Slinger (@ChancyHales) February 12, 2024
This action not is good. @tkelce Respect to the head coach. pic.twitter.com/drb5WRZVBb
— Martín González 🇲🇽 (@MartinGonzama) February 12, 2024
Stop glorifying his unacceptable behaviour
— Zed (@FWCZed) February 12, 2024
That makes this even worse.
Just own up to it and apologize like a man.
This makes me hate him even more, somehow.
— The Food Manufacturing Guy (@TipOfTheBanana) February 12, 2024
How do people root for Travis Kelce after he assaults his elderly Coach for millions to view live on the biggest stage, the Super Bowl…🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/204HsHm4Ys
— Reelz 4 You (@reelz4you) February 12, 2024
Isn’t this what they call a red flag 🚩. That breakup album is going to be dark.
— Michael Blair (@MichaelCoffey1) February 12, 2024
Adding a laughing emoji to incredibly childish behavior doesn’t make it acceptable
— Owen Sullivan (@Owensully123) February 12, 2024
