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Andy Reid Bumps Travis Kelce in Heated Sideline Exchange During Chiefs–Giants Game

Reid told NBC the on-camera bump was about bringing "juice" to an offense under heavy scrutiny.

Overview

  • The confrontation occurred late in the second quarter after Harrison Butker missed a 40-yard field goal with Kansas City leading 6-0.
  • Broadcast footage showed Reid getting in Kelce’s face and appearing to throw a shoulder into him before the tight end walked away.
  • Reid downplayed the moment at halftime, telling NBC’s Melissa Stark, "That’s OK. We need some juice."
  • Coverage tied the flare-up to the Chiefs’ early-season offensive struggles and Kelce’s limited first-half production as they tried to avoid an 0-3 start.
  • This was the latest in a pattern for the pair, who had a similar sideline incident during last season’s Super Bowl.