Travis Kelce Denies Chiefs Threw Game to Avoid Bengals in Playoffs

The Chiefs star tight end dismisses accusations of intentionally losing to the Broncos, emphasizing his desire to face the best teams in the postseason.

Travis Kelce strongly refuted claims that the Chiefs deliberately lost their Week 18 game against the Broncos to prevent the Bengals from making the playoffs.
Kansas City rested many starters, including Patrick Mahomes and Kelce, as they had already secured the AFC's top seed and a first-round bye.
Kelce stated on his podcast that he wanted to face the Bengals in the playoffs, likening his approach to 'slaying every dragon one by one' in a 'Mortal Kombat' style.
The Bengals missed the playoffs despite winning their final five games, with Joe Burrow leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns and Ja'Marr Chase excelling in receiving stats.
The Chiefs now await their Divisional Round opponent as they pursue a historic third consecutive Super Bowl title.