JUST NOW: Travis Kelce Fires Warning Shot to Josh Allen and Bills After Chiefs’ Streak Snapped
On the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce praised the Buffalo Bills, while his brother Jason Kelce offered a word of caution.
“I don’t think this will be the last time the Kansas City Chiefs and Bills face off this season,” said Jason, a Philadelphia Eagles legend, hinting at a potential playoff rematch between the two AFC powerhouses.
The Bills handed the previously unbeaten Chiefs a decisive 30-21 loss last Sunday, led by another stellar performance from quarterback Josh Allen. With only half a game separating the two teams in the AFC standings, a postseason showdown—what would be their fourth in five years—seems inevitable.
On the podcast, Travis expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back. “We’ve got all the talent we need to win another Super Bowl,” he said. However, the 35-year-old tight end acknowledged his own struggles, managing just two receptions for eight yards in the game, while fellow tight end Noah Gray notched two touchdown catches. “I’ve been on Super Bowl-winning teams,” Travis added. “We know what it takes to make a run, and I believe we have what it takes.”
Despite strong performances from both the offensive line and defense, the Chiefs’ impressive 9-1 record has been aided by good fortune, including a perfect 7-0 mark in one-score games—far better than their 4-4 record in similar situations last season.
As both teams gear up for a potential postseason collision, the Chiefs will need Travis Kelce back in peak form to maintain their championship aspirations.
Patrick Mahomes is experiencing a dip in performance this season, averaging just 240.4 passing yards per game—the lowest of his career by a notable margin. In contrast, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has surged in the 2024 MVP race after another standout performance, racking up over 300 yards and two touchdowns—one passing and one rushing—in a key victory over Kansas City.
On the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce didn’t shy away from praising Buffalo’s effort. “Kudos to the Bills—they played great. Josh Allen was fantastic. They sustained a lot of drives,” he said. Jason also highlighted the Chiefs’ defensive resilience, emphasizing that it wasn’t a poor showing by Kansas City’s defense but rather Buffalo’s ability to capitalize on crucial moments. “Josh made plays at the right time. This was two really good teams going head-to-head.”
Despite the loss, Travis Kelce remains optimistic about the Chiefs’ potential, acknowledging that Sunday’s defeat came down to being outplayed. “All we gotta do is be at our best, and that’s what we weren’t for four quarters,” he said. “There wasn’t a single quarter where we outplayed them. They had a better idea of what we were doing and were fundamentally more sound in a lot of areas.”
As both teams continue their playoff push, the Chiefs will look to regroup, while Allen and the Bills ride the momentum of their statement win.