TRAVIS KELCE has despatched a really clear message to naysayers who claimed the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs THREW their recreation in opposition to the Denver Broncos to maintain the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoffs.

The Bengals ended the season as one of many hottest groups within the NFL, profitable 5 in a row, however wanted the Chiefs to beat the Broncos to have an opportunity to make it to the postseason.

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However with Kansas Metropolis already locked in because the No 1 seed within the AFC, head coach Andy Reid opted to relaxation star males like Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.

The Broncos went on to win in a 38-0 mauling in opposition to the Chiefs’ second string.

That led to followers, particularly these in Cincinnati, accusing the Chiefs of throwing the sport to make sure the Bengals have been watching the playoffs at house.

When requested about these accusations by brother Jason on their New Heights podcast, Travis was infuriated.

He went on an expletive-fuelled rant and stated: “I ain’t fearful of f***ing no person.

“I wished them within the f***ing playoffs. I wish to slay each dragon one after the other, like Mortal Kombat.

I do not even need this to be like we play the bottom seed. Simply give me the very best groups.”

Jason then stated: “I am not saying this, persons are saying this.”

However Travis was nonetheless ranting: “AFC, NFC, give me all of them, Mortal Kombat fashion.

“I will undergo each f***ing considered one of them simply giving them my finest f***ing effort. I ain’t fearful of a single soul, man.”

Jason then added: “Individuals are saying you did not wish to face the Bengals in Burrowhead or Cincinnati.”

Travis responded once more: “I will play them on the Walmart parking zone, I do not give a s***.

“We will have our personal recreation within the offseason, the place we actually duke it out.

“Pay attention, I like competing in opposition to the best.

“The Bengals have been a fun-ass f***ing crew to look at there towards the top of the season, and it is a disgrace they did not make it within the playoffs, as a result of they’d have made the playoffs that a lot f***ing crazier and that rather more enjoyable.”

The Chiefs celebrity tight finish, 35, had a tricky yr by his requirements – posting the bottom yardage of his profession, averaging lower than 10 yards per catch for the primary time and grabbing simply three touchdowns, his lowest complete.

NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule

Saturday, January 11:

• No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 4 Houston Texans, 4:30 pm ET (CBS, Paramount+)
• No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 3 Baltimore Ravens, 8:00 pm ET (Prime Video)

Sunday, January 12:

• No. 7 Denver Broncos at No. 2 Buffalo Payments, 1:00 pm ET (CBS, Paramount+)
• No. 7 Inexperienced Bay Packers at No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles, 4:30 pm ET (Fox, Fox Deportes)
• No. 6 Washington Commanders at No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:00 pm ET (NBC, Peacock, Universo)

Monday, January 13:

• No. 5 Minnesota Vikings at No. 4 Los Angeles Rams, 8:00 pm ET (ESPN, ABC)

Kelce expressed his respect for the Bengals however then reiterated that he and the Chiefs would have been greater than able to face them.

He added: “That was one of many wackiest years of soccer I’ve ever seen from a crew that I assumed was 10 occasions higher than what their report confirmed.

“And I do know that, simply enjoying in opposition to them.

“However we did not f***ing throw any recreation. Guys have been on the market competing their ass of, attempting to get a win.

“Sadly we could not put drives collectively, we could not cease Denver. It simply wasn’t a enjoyable recreation to be part of.

“And I am simply sitting right here on the sideline like, ‘Hey, boys, do not let this s*** spoil our mojo.’

“We bought everyone rolling and it is go time.

“We have gotta flip that swap and know we are the largest, baddest crew on the market.'”