Patrick Mahomes makes curious comments about Travis Kelce with Chiefs’ season on the brink

Travis Kelce failed to corral a Patrick Mahomes pass in the final moments of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 20-10 loss on Sunday night, leading to an interception and subsequent field goal by the Houston Texans to go up 10 points.

Mahomes’ pass fell a little behind Kelce, who tried to make a play. The ball left Kelce’s fingertips and into the hands of Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Myles Bryant also criticized the star tight end.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

It was a tough night for Kelce as he only had one reception for eight yards on five targets. Mahomes made a curious comment about Kelce’s playing future as the Chiefs fell to 6-7 on the year and are now on the verge of missing the playoffs entirely.

“Every season I’ve had with him these last few years I’ve tried to appreciate it because you never know,” Mahomes told reporters after the game. “He’s gotten into great shape this year and played great football. He’ll have the option to do whatever he wants after this season.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

“But I know one thing, he will give everything he has for the rest of the season to try to give us a chance to make the playoffs. We know the chances are getting slimmer, but I know the guys on this team are going to give everything they have every chance they get.”

Kelce has had a pretty solid season at 36 years old. He has 60 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns. Kelce’s touchdown total is more than the 2024 season and the same number as the 2023 season.

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The 10-time Pro Bowler has not announced whether he will continue playing after this season.

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