“He knows how to get open”: Patrick Mahomes praises Travis Kelce as Chiefs tight end silences critics with record breaking start

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, one of the strongest duos of the Kansas City Chiefs, have had an impressive and a record breaking performance in the new season. Interestingly, both of them faced too many doubts regarding their fitness levels in the new season. Ahead of the Week 3 clash against the Miami Dolphins, Patrick Mahomes opened up about the popular tight end, Travis Kelce.Patrick Mahomes reflects on Travis Kelce amid all the criticism that the tight end received during the preseasonA few hours ago, Patrick Mahomes spoke to reporters about the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce’s comeback to the field as he said, "He's just still doing it…”The three time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player added, "He knows how to get open and he can make guys miss. So for him to go out there and make the plays that he made in the big moments of the game…”Patrick Mahomes continued, "That's who he's always been. I think, just as much as it's kind of cleaned up the game for me, I think having Kenneth and the way he runs the ball gets him into these matchups that he's going to win. He showed that today."During the offseason, in the last few seasons, Travis Kelce has faced constant doubts over his fitness levels. While he has been a regular at all preseason matches and the training sessions, Travis Kelce has constantly been trolled about his reported weight gain.Many analysts and fans have trolled Travis Kelce for putting on “newly wed weight” amid all the buzz around his personal life.However, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid denied all the speculations about his weight gain and has stayed by Travis Kelce’s side, defending him against all the hate he has received before the new season began.Travis Kelce keeps his eyes on the field amid his impressive performance in the new seasonThe Kansas City Chiefs recorded an impressive run on the field in the Week 1 and 2 matches against the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts respectively.The 36 year old tight end had a record breaking performance against the Denver Broncos as he passed Jason Witten for second all-time in career receiving yards 13,046 yards by a tight end.For now, the focus remains on the popular quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as they gear upfor a win in the Week 3 clash against the Miami Dolphins.After a slow run on the field in the last season, it seems both Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are eyeing a Super Bowl as rumors swirl about Kelce’s retirement at the end of the season even though nothing has been confirmed yet.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.