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Teair Tart Slaps Travis Kelce During NFL Brazil Opener, Not Ejected as Chargers Beat Chiefs 27-21

Officials cited the open-hand contact rule to explain the 15-yard penalty without an ejection.

Overview

  • The altercation occurred in the third quarter with just over eight minutes left after Kelce pushed the Chargers lineman during a block.
  • Referees assessed Tart a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, with Terry McAulay relaying Walt Anderson’s explanation on the broadcast.
  • Video of the contact spread widely on social media and drew heavy criticism from fans.
  • After the game, Tart posted a Chappelle’s Show clip on Instagram that many interpreted as mocking the incident.
  • Kelce still caught a touchdown in the 27-21 loss in São Paulo, and Kansas City next hosts the Eagles on Sept. 14.