Two weeks in 2024 NFL season, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs is Travis Kelce‘s low production so far. The tight end, however, doesn’t blame quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid.

Speaking to his brother Jason on their weekly podcast ‘New Heights’, the 34-year-old made it clear that he has no one to blame but himself for his poor statistics in two games with the Chiefs in 2024.

“I put that on me,” said Kelce, who has made just four catches for 39 yards through the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season. “I haven’t been playing my best and it’s going to spread if you don’t fix it and I need to get that thing fixed.”

The three-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs was last time only one catch for five yards against the Cincinnati Bengals, and was attacked only seven times by Mahomes this season. Yet Kelce let everyone know This isn’t the quarterback’s fault.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Travis Kelce #87 look on during the second quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“If you want to catch the football, (1) it must be the right game(2) it has to be the right coverage, and (3) it has to be that everyone does their work in advance and at the back, as far as executing their routes. … For whatever reason, the last two games it hasn’t gone that way for me. That’s football.“, Kelce said.

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Travis Kelce lets Reid know he’ll deal with moments of frustration

Kelce’s surprisingly poor statistics have many wondering how he will handle this situation and how long the Chiefs star player can keep this up. without getting frustrated. Just a few months ago, a visibly angry Kelce shoved Reid after he was pulled during Super Bowl LVIII. The tight end knows that his competitive nature can be a double-edged swordthat’s why he is promised not to get angry back at Reid’s.

“I’m not going to sit here and get frustrated about it,said Kelce. “I used to get really angry and almost lose my cool. because I don’t have that success, while I know that I demand that of myself.

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“I just enjoy playing the game at such a high level that I find it difficult to live with mediocrity or with statistics that prove it. Looking forward, it’s just, ‘How can I be better in those moments? What’s the problem? Am I not going fast enough on my routes?’ or whatever the situation may be.”

Travis Kelce #87 and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watch during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mahomes says Kelce’s stats will improve soon

Mahomes knows he has not connected to his weapon of choice so much this season, but not because he didn’t want toAccording to the Chiefs quarterback, the opponents prevent him that he wouldn’t be able to face Kelce as often as he would like.

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“They do a great job of having him play with two people for almost the entire game“, Mahomes said.That’s why you’ve seen guys like Rashee (Rice) and (Xavier) Worthy – I mean, if you look at the first touchdown, I’m actually looking at Trav (Travis Kelce), and the backside safety goes all the way down the field to help guard Travis, and then you throw the ball down the sideline to Rashee, and that’s basically what they did.”

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Even though Kelce’s stats aren’t great this year, Mahomes believes this won’t last long: “Obviously we’ve played two opponents that we’ve played many times before, so they have a plan on how to deal with Travis. As the season goes on he’s going to get his catches, he’s going to get his yards. The leader that he is – what’s special is that he pumps everybody up, he keeps everybody motivated, and that’s what you need from your great players.”