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Reid Downplays Heated Kelce Exchange During Chiefs’ First Win of the Season

The coach called the viral moment passion a day after the NFL fined the tight end for an obscene celebration.

Overview

  • Broadcast cameras showed Andy Reid and Travis Kelce yelling on the sideline in the second quarter versus the Giants, with Reid delivering a shoulder bump before walking away.
  • Reid told NBC at halftime, "We need some juice," and later said he loves Kelce’s passion and sometimes has to be "the policeman" for an emotional player.
  • Kansas City beat New York 22-9 for its first victory after an 0-2 start, though the offense sputtered early; Kelce finished with four receptions for 26 yards.
  • The NFL fined Kelce $14,491 for an obscene gesture in Week 2 against the Eagles after a 23-yard catch, part of multiple Week 2 fines reported by Tom Pelissero.
  • Kelce’s rocky start has included a bobbled end-zone pass that became an interception against Philadelphia and a Week 1 collision that injured rookie receiver Xavier Worthy.