Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was caught mysteriously cleaning the spit on the back of Patrick Mahomes’ jersey during Saturday’s divisional round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
During an episode of the “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday, Kelce revealed why he did it and why it was so vital to the Chiefs’ success.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
“It’s crazy they got me. I didn’t even realize they did it,” laughed Kelce as he recalled the incident with his brother and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce.
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“I’ll find anyone’s dry shirt or towel and just make sure my gloves are clean.”
Kelce explained that he got “ground zone paint” on his gloves the previous game and needed to think fast.
“I was like spitting on my hands and licking my hands, trying to get that really snug thing back,” she said.
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Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
“We were in the red zone, so I couldn’t risk dropping a ball, and so I just had to…” he added as he mimicked licking his glove again.
“Okay Pat, I’m ready.”
Whatever his reasoning was, it worked. Kelce scored a touchdown on the next play to put the Chiefs on the board first.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate a victory over Jacksonville in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Kelce was targeted 17 times and had 14 receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 27-20 win over the Jaguars.
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They advanced to Sunday’s AFC title game against the defending champion Cincinnati Bengals.
