Travis Kelce and Chiefs coach Andy Reid got in heated discussion on sideline
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- Chiefs led early but struggled offensively with only 130 yards in first half.
- Kelce tallied 4 yards as tensions rose in a sideline exchange with Coach Reid.
- Past clashes between Reid and Kelce highlight ongoing sideline frustrations.
The good news for the Chiefs was they held the lead for much of their first half of their game against the Giants on “Sunday Night Football” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
But the Chiefs’ offense had a mere 130 yards through the first 28 minutes and scored just six points. Those points came on a pair of Harrison Butker field goals, and he missed a third attempt.
The defense looked sharp before allowing a touchdown shortly before the half. The offense seemed to be shackled by the same issues that plagued them through their first two games.
The Chiefs had a mere 39 yards rushing, and tight end Travis Kelce caught just two passes for 4 yards.
After the Chiefs missed a field goal that could have increased the lead to 9-0, NBC Sports’ cameras caught Kelce and Chiefs coach Andy Reid in a heated exchange on the sideline.
Reid and Kelce have had their disagreements in the past. During a 2023 game, Kelce threw his helmet on the Chiefs sideline and drew the ire of Reid. A few weeks later, at Super Bowl LVIII, Kelce bumped Reid on the sideline of the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers.
At the end of the first half, Reid was asked by NBC Sports’ Melissa Stark about things getting heated on the sideline.
“That’s OK,” Reid said. “We need some juice, so that’s good.”
This story was originally published September 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM.
