{"id":2345005,"date":"2024-09-23T18:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T22:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chiefs-star-travis-kelce-blasted-for-looking-miserable-while-his-season-continues-to-sputter\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T18:12:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T22:12:52","slug":"chiefs-star-travis-kelce-blasted-for-looking-miserable-while-his-season-continues-to-sputter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chiefs-star-travis-kelce-blasted-for-looking-miserable-while-his-season-continues-to-sputter\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Blasted for Looking &#8216;Miserable&#8217; While His Season Continues to Sputter"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchiefs-star-travis-kelce-blasted-for-looking-miserable-while-his-season-continues-to-sputter%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2345005&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs\u200c tight end \u200dand notable NFL player,\u200c is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-goes-too-far-posts-ai-video-of-taylor-swift-that-has-fooled-nfl-fans-furious\/\" title=\"ESPN angers NFL fans with AI video of Taylor Swift\">facing\u200c intense scrutiny<\/a> during the\u2064 current\u2062 season. Known not just for his \u200bathletic prowess but also for\u200b his endorsements\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/britney-spears-says-she-got-an-abortion-while-dating-justin-timberlake\/\" title=\"Britney Spears admits to having an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake.\">high-profile relationship<\/a>\u2063 with \u200cpop star\u2064 Taylor \u200cSwift, Kelce has set a high bar \u2063for his own\u2064 performance. \u2062However, he\u2062 has had\u200c a\u2064 disappointing\u2063 start to this season, \u2062with only eight catches\u2062 for 69 yards and \u2063no\u2064 touchdowns over the first three games, well \u2064below his typical output.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the team&#8217;s successful 3-0 record,\u200d Kelce&#8217;s role in the latest game \u2064against the Atlanta Falcons raised\u2062 concerns. He managed to catch\u2062 four passes\u2062 for 30 yards, which, while better than previous performances, still left spectators and commentators questioning his demeanor. Observers\u2062 noted Kelce appeared somber on \u2063the\u2064 sidelines, and his expression sparked\u200d speculation about his mental state, leading \u200bmedia to\u200d describe him as\u2062 &#8220;miserable.&#8221; \u200cAs he enters\u200d his 12th season, he risks not reaching \u2064his usual benchmark of \u20641,000 receiving yards.\u200b The Chiefs are set to\u2064 continue \u2064their undefeated \u2062run, \u200bbut questions remain about Kelce&#8217;s form and attitude moving forward.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Few NFL players are under the microscope that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chiefs-star-travis-kelce-responds-aaron-rodgers-calling-mr-pfizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfizer<\/a> spokesman is notable not just for his pharmaceutical endorsements, but for being a very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-record-of-biden-naval-academy-appointment-he-boasted-of\/\" title=\"No Record of Biden Naval Academy Appointment He Boasted Of\">good football player<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>(Many people also know Kelce for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-travis-kelce-gives-delusional-answer-people-pay-attention-relationship-taylor-swift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dating<\/a> pop star Taylor Swift.)<\/p>\n<p>Kelce has set a high standard for himself as a player due to that talent.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever one may think of his corporate or dating relationships, it&rsquo;s impossible to argue with three Super Bowl rings, seven total All-Pro nods, nine Pro Bowl berths and a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>All things being equal, Kelce is inarguably a very good football player.<\/p>\n<p>Or is it was?<\/p>\n<p>Because, by his own standards, Kelce has had a miserable start to the NFL season.<\/p>\n<p>Through three games this year, Kelce has notched just eight catches for 69 yards and zero touchdowns. Those are the sorts of numbers Kelce used to reproduce in a half of football, let alone six halves.<\/p>\n<p>Again, due to that aforementioned microscope, Kelce&rsquo;s lack of productivity has been as noticeable as his demeanor &mdash; and the two came to a head during Sunday&rsquo;s 22-17 road win over the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Chiefs moving to 3-0 on the season, as he has done all season, Kelce played a rather diminutive role in the win.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-travis-kelce-enraged-shoves-teammate-gets-face-tense-moment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelce<\/a> actually had one of his better games of the year, grabbing four catches for 30 yards but was ultimately quiet on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Off the field?<\/p>\n<p>Kelce was still quiet, but his facial expression spoke a thousand words, and social media was swift, no pun intended, to notice:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"qme\">&#129394; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TybucaWqUn\">pic.twitter.com\/TybucaWqUn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; &#127944;&#128081; (@TayvisHaze) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TayvisHaze\/status\/1838032324883071048?\">September 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A somber Kelce was seen on the sidelines of the game, rubbing his eye and otherwise staring off into the distance while his defense was desperately trying to keep the Falcons from scoring at the end of the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Outlets ripped into Kelce, with the New York Post calling the tight end&rsquo;s demeanor &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/23\/sports\/travis-kelce-looks-miserable-on-chiefs-bench-as-concerns-deepen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">miserable<\/a>&rdquo; and OutKick calling his attitude &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outkick.com\/sports\/travis-kelce-chiefs-falcons-sad-video-reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sad<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/travis-kelce-savagely-roasted-new-look-nfl-season-kicks-off-haircut-may-worst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelce<\/a> is now in his 12th season and is on pace to fall well shy of his 1,000-yard season standard.<\/p>\n<p>The team will look to continue its undefeated season &mdash; with or without Kelce&rsquo;s pass-catching, apparently &mdash; when it travels to face divisional rivals Los Angeles Chargers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Known not only for his endorsements with Pfizer but also for his exceptional skills on the football field, Kelce has gained additional fame through his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. His impressive achievements include three Super Bowl rings, seven All-Pro selections, nine Pro Bowl appearances, and a place on the NFL&#8217;s 2010s All-Decade Team.<\/p>\n<p>However, by his own standards, Kelce has had a disappointing start to this NFL season. In the first three games of the year, he has recorded only eight receptions for 69 yards and no touchdowns\u2014numbers that he typically would achieve in just one half of play. This lack of production has been particularly noticeable given the heightened attention surrounding him.<\/p>\n<p>During Sunday\u2019s game against the Atlanta Falcons\u2014a match that ended in a 22-17 victory for the Chiefs\u2014Kelce&#8217;s performance was still underwhelming despite contributing four catches for 30 yards. His demeanor during the game drew criticism; he appeared somber on the sidelines and was seen rubbing his eyes while watching his defense struggle to prevent scoring at halftime. Media outlets commented negatively on his attitude; some described it as &#8220;miserable&#8221; or &#8220;sad.&#8221; Now in his twelfth season at age 34, Kelce is projected to fall short of reaching 1,000 receiving yards this year. The Chiefs will aim to maintain their undefeated record when they face off against divisional rivals Los Angeles Chargers next week\u2014regardless of whether Kelce can improve his contributions on offense<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2345006,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Travis-Kelce.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5991,7375,7215,32965],"class_list":["post-2345005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-chiefs","tag-criticism","tag-nfl","tag-travis-kelce"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Travis-Kelce.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2345006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}