By Gridiron Heroics,Heena Singh

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The NFL discussed restricting the play last spring but left it legal. Philadelphia’s dominance in short yardage, 16 conversions on 17 tries in 2024, means officials’ reactions could swing key drives this season.

Travis Kelce Shields Patrick Mahomes After Costly Pick

While Jason Kelce dissected mechanics, Travis Kelce faced fallout from the Chiefs’ 0-2 start, their first since 2014. Kansas City fell 20-17 to Philadelphia after a fourth-quarter interception of a Patrick Mahomes pass intended for Kelce, snagged by Eagles rookie Andrew Mukuba. On “New Heights,” Jason asked about the play. Mahomes had already told reporters he threw a tad early.

Travis rejected that narrative.

“The ball was where it needed to be when it needed to be there. I just got to get my head around out of the break,” he said. He added he texted Mahomes immediately to own the mistake: “It’s one of those plays where it happens bang, bang…And I just got to be able to get my head around right so that I don’t put myself in a position to let the ball surprise me like that.”

The Chiefs’ passing game has averaged 7.1 yards per attempt through two weeks, but red-zone turnovers have cost them. Kansas City faces a must-win in Week 3 at the Giants on Sunday Night Football. Steve Spagnuolo’s defense has generated eight sacks and four takeaways, but Andy Reid’s offense must solve New York’s blitz to avoid a 0-3 hole.

By speaking out, both Kelces reframed two of Week 2’s biggest storylines, one about a controversial play, the other about accountability after a loss, showing how quickly the NFL spotlight shifts when September mistakes meet September scrutiny.