Travis Kelce spoke openly about the Kansas City Chiefs’ tough start to the 2025 season on his New Heights podcast. The team entered Week 12 at 5-5, struggling to find consistency.
“You Can’t Sit Around Pointing Fingers”: Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Breaks Silence on Team Turmoil and How to Bounce Back (Image via amazon.com)
“You Can’t Sit Around Pointing Fingers”: Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Breaks Silence on Team Turmoil and How to Bounce Back (Image via amazon.com)
For a franchise that has reached five Super Bowls in six years, the current record is unexpected. The Chiefs have lost back-to-back games, and frustration is building in the locker room.
On hispodcast New Heights, Kelce stated that the biggest problem lies within the team. “You can’t sit around pointing fingers,” he said. “Whatever you go into mentally when you’re frustrated, you gotta kick that aside, and you gotta think about how you’re going to attack the day.”
The Chiefs face multiple challenges. Kelce, at 36, is not the same player he once was, and defenses are adjusting to him. Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension hurt the receiving room, which already lacked depth.
Even Isiah Pacheco, who usually drives the ground game, has struggled behind an offensive line still searching for stability. Meanwhile, other teams in the AFC like Houston, Baltimore, and Buffalo have improved, making the Chiefs’ situation tougher.
Despite these challenges, the team still has advantages. Patrick Mahomes can lift the roster, and Andy Reid’s play-calling remains strong. The combination gives Kansas City a chance to get back on track if players respond.
Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts is critical. A strong performance could change momentum and put the team back in contention. Kelce believes the team can turn the season around, but only if they focus, play hard, and stay united.
The 2025 season could still be successful for Kansas City. But without urgency and teamwork, it may become a year the franchise looks back on as a warning. Kelce’s message is simple: focus on the team, take responsibility, and work together.
Travis Kelce remains among Kansas City Chiefs’ key players amid challenges
Patrick Mahomes continues to lead Kansas City despite the team’s struggles, throwing for over 2,800 yards through 11 games.
Rashee Rice’s suspension disrupted the receiving group, and Isiah Pacheco has had trouble gaining consistent yards on the ground.
Travis Kelceremains a key target, but opponents have adjusted to him. The offensive line’s inconsistency has affected both the passing and rushing games.
Even with these issues, Mahomes and Reid give the Chiefs a chance to recover, and the Week 12 game against the Colts is an important test for the team’s unity and focus.