Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight finish Travis Kelce have had top-of-the-line 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 0 touchdowns.
Kansas Metropolis is 3-0, which is what’s most essential, however the workforce should discover a option to get Kelce extra concerned.
Mahomes says it is not like they don’t seem to be making an attempt, although.
“Yeah, it is loopy as a result of groups nonetheless — the respect issue they’ve for Travis is simply unreal,” Mahomes stated, through Myles Simmons of Professional Soccer Discuss. “It is well-deserved, however we’re calling loads of performs for Travis, and it is like two or three individuals 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 a much bigger affect, Mahomes believes he is blissful so long as the Chiefs preserve successful.
“I feel that is the wonderful thing about him is he needs to make an affect on the sport,” Mahomes added. “However he needs to win on the finish of the day.”
One more reason for Kelce’s decrease numbers is the emergence of Kansas Metropolis’s youthful playmakers.
Large 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 finally open up extra for Kelce.
“I will attempt to do my greatest to maintain feeding him the ball each time he is there, each time he is open,” Mahomes concluded. “However I feel the extra Rashee makes performs, the extra we’re in a position to run the soccer, the extra we will get Worthy concerned, that is going to open Travis up extra. I imply, individuals are actually emphasizing making an attempt 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 scorching AFC West battle towards the Los Angeles Chargers (2-1).
