At 6-7, the Kansas City Chiefs are facing the very real possibility of ending their remarkable 10-year streak of playoff appearances. However, Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ star tight end, is determined not to let the season slip away quietly.
On the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast, which he hosts with his brother, Jason, Kelce opened up about the frustration he feels over the Chiefs’ recent struggles. He acknowledged that it’s the “little things” that have been costing the team dearly, and admitted that, unlike in previous years, he doesn’t have all the answers.
“It’s just the little things,” Kelce said, sounding defeated. “We put in all this work, hoping it pays off, but for some reason, it’s just not coming together this year like it has in the past. I used to have all the answers, but right now, I can’t seem to find them.”
Kelce went on to explain how he’s still giving his all in practice, focusing on perfecting his fundamentals, and doing everything he can to prepare for each game. But despite all the effort, the results haven’t followed.
“I’m showing up, putting in the work, trying to fix the issues through practice, the game plan, and my fundamentals. I keep telling myself that if I give it my all, it’ll come together like it always has before,” Kelce continued. “But this year… it’s just not happening.”
Despite his frustration, Kelce made it clear that he’s not going to slow down or give up, regardless of the Chiefs’ playoff prospects. He promised to give everything he has in the final stretch of the season, no matter what.
“If there’s a game to be played, it’s going to be the most important game of my life,” Kelce vowed. “Whether we’re in the playoff mix or not, I’ll leave everything I’ve got on that field. It’s a tough reality to face, especially when we’ve always found a way to make it to the playoffs in the past. Dropping the ball late in games like we have is a tough pill to swallow, but I’m putting everything on the line for these guys. Chiefs Kingdom, you deserve that.”
As the Chiefs’ playoff chances hang by a thread, Kelce expressed his commitment to finishing strong. With only four games left in the season, he made a solemn promise: “I’ll put my heart and soul on the line for these guys, for Chiefs Kingdom, because you deserve it. We’re going to keep this thing rolling.”
As the end of his career potentially looms, it’s clear that Kelce is giving it all he’s got. If this season truly marks the end of his NFL journey, it would be a tough way for one of the league’s greats to go out. But as always, Kelce is determined to finish strong—no matter the outcome.
Will these final four games be the last of his storied career? Only time will tell.
