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Reid Downplays Kelce Sideline Clash as Chiefs Get First Win

Reid characterized the moment as competitive fire, a message delivered a day after the NFL fined Kelce $14,491 for an obscene gesture.

Overview

  • Broadcast cameras captured a second-quarter exchange in which Andy Reid yelled and bumped Travis Kelce on the sideline during the 22-9 win over the Giants.
  • Reid said, “Don’t make too much of it,” praising Kelce’s passion and telling NBC at halftime the team needed more “juice.”
  • Kansas City improved to 1-2, rallying after an offensive lull that followed a takeaway, a short completion to Kelce for a loss, stalled protection, and a missed 40-yard field goal.
  • Kelce finished with four receptions for 26 yards and was not available to reporters postgame, as noted by ESPN.
  • This was the second straight week of a televised sideline flare-up for Kelce, who was fined $14,491 for a Week 2 obscene gesture and has drawn scrutiny for early-season miscues, including a Week 1 collision that injured Xavier Worthy and a bobbled pass that became an interception.