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Travis Kelce Fined $11,255 for Taunting During AFC Championship Game

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was penalized by the NFL following an on-field altercation with Buffalo Bills players during the team's victory that secured a Super Bowl berth.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on before kickoff against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Overview

  • Travis Kelce was fined $11,255 by the NFL for taunting Buffalo Bills safeties Damar Hamlin and Cole Bishop after a Patrick Mahomes touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game.
  • The incident escalated when Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips headbutted Kelce, resulting in a $6,722 fine for Phillips but no penalty for Kelce during the game.
  • The game featured other controversial moments, including officiating decisions that were criticized by fans and analysts, such as a disputed 4th-and-short call against Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
  • Kelce's performance in the game was subdued, with only two catches for 19 yards, marking his lowest playoff output, though the Chiefs secured a 32-29 win and advanced to their third consecutive Super Bowl.
  • The Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVIII as they aim for an unprecedented three-peat, with Kelce remaining a key offensive player despite recent fines and a quieter postseason performance.