NFL fans mock Travis Kelce's awkward celebration in an unseen video from Falcons game

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Recently surfaced footage from the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Atlanta Falcons has caught fans' attention, involving a humorous moment with tight end Travis Kelce.

In the Chiefs' hard-fought 22-17 victory, their third straight win this season while defending their Super Bowl title, Kelce's premature celebration stole the spotlight.

Travis Kelce's ill-timed celebration goes viral amid struggles on the field

Though the Chiefs secured their victory, it was a tough night for 34-year-old Travis Kelce, who recorded just four catches for a modest 30 yards.

Amid questions surrounding his NFL performance, the viral clip showcases Kelce's enthusiastic but ill-timed celebration during a critical moment in the game.

In the footage, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attempts a 23-yard pass directed at tight end Noah Gray in the end zone.

As Mahomes releases the ball, Kelce instinctively raises his arm in the air, celebrating what he thinks is a touchdown.

However, his excitement is short-lived when he turns around to see that Mahomes has been intercepted by a Falcons defender.

The moment quickly went viral, with fans flocking to social media to express their amusement.

One viewer expressed, "If that was a TD they would have showed [sic] the instant reply of kelce [sic] a dozen times and we’d see it on sportcenter [sic] top 10."

Another viewer shared, "Wait, that wasn’t in the script..”

One viewer pointed out, "Lmaoo kelce [sic] such a clown." 

Despite the laughter directed at Kelce, some fans defended him, arguing that Mahomes' failed pass deserved a bit of leniency regarding Kelce’s reaction.

A follower observed, "He was throwing his hand up for the ball not celebrating."

One comment stated, "I can understand why… the fs picking that in cov 3 is WILD. If you get that corner to bite on smash thats [sic] usually an easy td." 

Another comment read, "I mean this is an AWFUL throw. I can see why Mr. Swift thought this was a forgone [sic] conclusion."

"Kinda shows you how bad Mahomes has been, relative to what he's done historically. That's an easy pitch and catch for them," explained an individual. 

Travis Kelce faces criticism amid career-low performance and offseason partying rumors

Travis Kelce is currently averaging a career-low of only 23 yards per game across the first three contests, and his demeanor on the sidelines during the Falcons game looked quite glum, according to the Daily Mail.

This has prompted some fans to call for his retirement, raising doubts about whether he can still perform at the expected level.

Adding to the narrative, former ESPN analyst Todd McShay took a shot at Kelce, suggesting that his offseason partying with his girlfriend Taylor Swift could be impacting his performance.

He expressed concerns about Travis Kelce's performance this season, attributing it to his offseason lifestyle, according to BVM Sports.

Despite the Chiefs' unbeaten record, Kelce has managed only eight receptions for 69 yards and no touchdowns. While his teammates continue to support him, McShay believes Kelce's physical condition has declined but is hopeful he will bounce back.

However, not everyone shares this viewpoint.

Teammate George Karlaftis defended Kelce in a conversation with TMZ, asserting, “He’s a guy that loves football; he’s going to come and work his tail off every single day no matter what, and teams have to respect him.”

Karlaftis further emphasized Kelce’s status, saying, “He’s the greatest tight end to ever play, you could argue, certainly I think so.”

He noted that Kelce's presence on the field often attracts double and triple teams, creating more opportunities for other players like Rashee Rice to shine.

This article contains remarks made on the internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.