PATRICK MAHOMES has fired a warning over Travis Kelce to the Kansas City Chiefs’ closest rivals.
The superstar duo have been in sync for years, leading to back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have been dominant with the Chiefs for years[/caption]
Kelce and Mahomes have an incredible relationship, but mixed fortunes this year[/caption]
They are going for a historic three-peat in the 2025 NFL season, which has never happened before.
The Chiefs take on the Houston Texans on Saturday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
The game at Arrowhead Stadium comes after an extended break for the AFC West champions.
Kelce has suffered a mixed season in form, with many criticizing his performances at the start of the year.
He turned it around, but has not been up to his usual star self all year.
But Mahomes has warned the presence of Kelce has been a boost for the Chiefs.
And he told reporters on Wednesday that the partner of pop sensation Taylor Swift is locked into playoff mode.
“I think it just inspired the team,” said Mahomes.
“I think he kind of has the heart of a champion.
“I think that inspires everybody, and so when your leaders and your Hall of Fame guys are doing that.
“I mean, I think everybody knows that they gotta put it all on the line.”
The Chiefs went 15-2 on the regular season, without ever being at their shining best.
Their star quarterback missed out on the Pro Bowl after a poor season of form by his standards.
He threw below 4,000 yards, and was not as dominant as he has been in the past.
NFL division round schedule
Sat 18 Jan, 4.30 pm ET (ESPN/ABC) – Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Sat 18 Jan, 8 pm ET (Fox) – Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions
Sun 19 Jan, 3 pm ET (NBC) – Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
Sun 19 Jan, 6.30 pm ET (CBS) – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Meanwhile, Kelce finished with 823 yards, the lowest of his career outside his rookie year.
The 35-year-old also only caught three touchdowns, the fewest he’s ever produced.
Mahomes had a more hectic bye week than most, with the birth of his third child.
The 29-year-old and wife Brittany welcomed daughter Golden Raye at the weekend.
She is their second girl after Sterling, alongside son Bronze.
The childhood sweethearts announced the news on social media on Monday.
The Chiefs game against the Texans is at 4.30pm ET on Saturday, live on ESPN.
Mahomes spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the importance of Kelce[/caption]
