Travis Kelce admits he’s ‘struggling when it comes to stats’ after sluggish begin to NFL season

Travis Kelce admits he has had a slower begin to his soccer season this 12 months amid ongoing criticism.

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish and his brother, Jason Kelce, have been breaking down the Chiefs’ newest victory in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers when Jason congratulated him for “lastly get[ting] going” after Travis “had notably been struggling just a little bit” the primary three video games.

“[I was] struggling when it comes to stats. I used to be nonetheless enjoying profitable soccer, and that’s all that f–king issues,” Travis clarified on Wednesday’s episode of their “New Heights” podcast.

Travis, 34, identified that he had a “strong recreation” with 89 yards and 7 catches, which was considerably increased than his previous few video games the place he hadn’t surpassed greater than 34 yards.

“I used to be accountable this recreation. I didn’t have any drops –– which was what occurred in Atlanta to make me really feel like I had a foul recreation, however I nonetheless didn’t have an excellent recreation. There’s quite a bit that goes into having an amazing recreation,” he defined.

Regardless of not having the most effective recreation of his profession, Travis nonetheless identified, “I helped my crew discover a solution to win, and that’s all that may ever matter.”

The three-time Tremendous Bowl champion didn’t immediately tackle criticism from some followers and commentators that his relationship with Taylor Swift has performed a task in his focus, however he did reiterate that “every part outdoors of the constructing is simply noise.”

Travis beforehand raised eyebrows throughout his Sept. 22 recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons when he was seen wanting downcast on the sidelines.

“We’re discovering methods to win video games, however we’re not enjoying our greatest soccer,” Travis subsequently admitted on the Sept. 25 episode of “New Heights.”

The “Grotesquerie” actor acknowledged that he’s “probably not getting loads of alternatives to make performs down the sector,” as a result of their opposing crew’s defenses have targeted on masking him extra this season than in years previous.

“I’ve had loads of catches on this league, man. I’m not fearful in regards to the catches and the yards and all of that,” he assured his brother.

Travis didn’t tackle Swift’s absence the final two video games, however a supply lately defined to us that she is making ready to return to her Eras Tour and likewise struggles with safety at video games not at his house Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Mo.

“If she goes to a spot that isn’t Arrowhead, there are safety issues,” an insider instructed us on Monday. “She has labored with Arrowhead so many occasions, they really feel comfy and comfy. Going to all types of various stadiums, you could ship a crew prematurely.”