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Kelce Admits Questionable Hold on Mahomes TD
17 Sep
Summary
- Travis Kelce admitted a questionable hold during a Mahomes touchdown.
- The play occurred during the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos.
- Fans accused officials of favoring the Chiefs due to the no-call.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has spoken out about a contentious play during his team's recent 31-10 win against the Denver Broncos. The incident involved a potential holding penalty by Kelce during a Patrick Mahomes touchdown run, which officials did not call, leading to widespread fan reaction.
On his podcast, 'New Heights,' Kelce described the play as "definitely a questionable play," admitting he "had a man up by his neck." He acknowledged that the no-call allowed the touchdown to stand, which would have been Mahomes' second rushing score negated in two plays if a penalty had been called.
This non-call became a focal point for criticism on social media, with some accusing the NFL of preferential treatment for the Chiefs. Despite the officiating debate, the Chiefs' victory was otherwise a strong performance to open their 2026 campaign.
Patrick Mahomes had a solid game with two touchdown passes and a rushing score. Kelce also achieved a personal milestone, surpassing Jason Witten for second place in all-time tight end receiving yards. The missed hold, however, remains a significant talking point from Week 1.
