By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Published: 22:20 EDT, 5 September 2025 | Updated: 22:21 EDT, 5 September 2025
Travis Kelce was escaped unhurt after being smacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart as tensions threatened to spill over on Friday's NFL game in Brazil.
Kelce and Tart came to blows after the Chiefs tight end was blocking on a drive for his team that would end with a Patrick Mahomes touchdown.
But Tart seemed to take exception with how hard Kelce was pushing him. When he let go, Tart stared back at Kelce before slapping him across the helmet with an open palm.
It was that which saved Tart from being ejected from the game. Had it been a clenched fist, the rules would have forced the referees to remove him.
Kelce appeared unharmed and didn't react to Tart's hit. Instead, he shrugged and turned to the referees, appealing for them to take action.
Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart swung for Travis Kelce in Friday's game
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