Chiefs Dealt A Setback As Kelce Questionable For The Game With A Back Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs received bad news on Friday regarding tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce, who had a big game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round with two touchdown catches, was expected to be a key part of the Chiefs’ game plan for the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kelce caught 12 touchdown passes in the regular season.

Kelce is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero due to a back issue. This is a major blow to the Chiefs’ passing offense, as Kelce’s ability to get open quickly could have helped quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Mahomes has no designation for Sunday’s game. 

Last week against the Jaguars, Patrick Mahomes sustained a high ankle sprain early in the first quarter but returned in the second half. Despite the injury, he was able to throw for 195 yards and two touchdowns on 30 attempts, ultimately leading the Chiefs to a 27-20 win.

This news disappoints the Chiefs as they prepare for the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs had received positive reports on Mahomes’ progression on Friday, but the loss of Travis Kelce is a significant setback for the team. On the other hand, the Bengals ruled out two players for Sunday’s game as of Friday afternoon.

It remains to be seen how Kelce’s absence will affect the Chiefs’ performance on Sunday. The team will have to find a way to compensate for the loss of one of their top offensive weapons. The Bengals will also have to adjust their game plan as they prepare to face a potentially weakened Chiefs’ offense. This AFC Championship game is shaping up to be an exciting matchup, and Kelce’s status will be a key factor to watch.

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