Tight end Travis Kelce got off to a slow start in his 2024 campaign, but made an early impact in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”
Kelce may have turned 35 this week, but the long-tenured pass-catcher still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
Facing a long 3rd and 22, quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with the veteran tight end for a short gain, but as Kelce maneuvered through the open space in the middle of the field, he lateraled the ball to running back Samaje Perine, who was able to get Kansas City close to the first down marker.
Check out this video of Kelce’s highlight reel play, which was posted to Twitter by the NFL’s official account:
Kelce with the pitch on 3rd & 22 😂
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Heading into halftime, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was asked about the play and seemed to confirm that Kelce and Perine had practiced the unorthodox lateral in practice.
Andy Reid says the Travis Kelce lateral was a designed play 🧠
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Expect the All-Pro tight end to keep making spectacular plays as the Chiefs look to remain undefeated heading into their bye week.
