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Star Tight End Travis Kelce Rejoins Chiefs-Vikings Match Following Right Ankle Ailment

by Ethan Kim
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Travis Kelce Injury

During Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ prominent tight end, momentarily exited the game due to an injury to his right ankle in the second quarter. However, he returned to play after the halftime break.

On a second-and-1 play, Kelce received a short throw from quarterback Patrick Mahomes while positioned in the right flat. As he advanced upfield, he stumbled and fell in an awkward manner, failing to make any progress. Leaving the field with a discernible limp, Kelce spent a few minutes pacing the sideline in an attempt to assess his condition, subsequently heading into a tunnel for a more detailed evaluation.

CBS, during its live broadcast of the game, stated that Kelce underwent X-ray examinations on his right foot. After observing the initial drive of the third quarter from the sideline, he returned to participate in the subsequent possession.

In recent weeks, Kelce has attracted additional media attention due to his purported romantic involvement with singer Taylor Swift, who was present at the Chiefs’ two most recent games, including their away game against the New York Jets last week. However, Swift was not in attendance at the Minnesota game. Earlier in the week, Kelce commented that he felt “on top of the world” with respect to the ongoing speculation about his relationship with Swift, but dismissed the idea that it served as a distraction to his professional commitments.

In the first half of the game, Kelce recorded five catches for a total of 22 yards. It is worth noting that he had previously missed the season-opening game against the Detroit Lions due to a hyperextended knee.


Source: AP NFL: https://bigbignews.net/NFL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Travis Kelce Injury

What happened to Travis Kelce during the Chiefs-Vikings game?

Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, temporarily left the game in the second quarter due to a right ankle injury. He returned to the field after halftime following an X-ray examination.

Who is Travis Kelce rumored to be dating?

Travis Kelce is rumored to be in a relationship with singer Taylor Swift. Swift has been seen attending the last two Chiefs games but was not present at the game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Did Travis Kelce play the entire game against the Minnesota Vikings?

No, Travis Kelce exited the game in the second quarter due to a right ankle injury. However, he returned to action after halftime and participated in subsequent drives.

Was Taylor Swift at the game against the Minnesota Vikings?

No, Taylor Swift was not present at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings.

Has Travis Kelce missed any other games recently?

Yes, Travis Kelce missed the season opener against the Detroit Lions due to a hyperextended knee.

What was Kelce’s performance like in the first half of the Chiefs-Vikings game?

In the first half of the game, Travis Kelce had five receptions for a total of 22 yards.

Did the injury affect Kelce’s participation in the game?

Yes, the injury led to Travis Kelce briefly exiting the game for further evaluation and an X-ray examination. However, he returned to the game during the third quarter.

What kind of medical evaluation did Travis Kelce undergo?

CBS reported during its live broadcast of the game that Kelce went for X-ray examinations on his right foot after exiting the field.

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9 comments

JohnDoe34 October 9, 2023 - 12:42 am

Man, Kelse really can’t catch a break. First the knee and now the ankle? C’mon!

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Chiefs4Life October 9, 2023 - 12:50 am

Who cares about Taylor Swift, we need Kelce healthy! those receptions were crucial.

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QuarterbackQueen October 9, 2023 - 5:20 am

Five receptions for 22 yards in just the first half? guy’s a machine, even if he’s not at 100%.

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CrypticCoder October 9, 2023 - 7:00 am

Injuries are part n parcel of the game, but X-rays? Sounds serious. Hope it ain’t that bad.

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MileHighFan October 9, 2023 - 7:59 am

you can say what you want, Kelce is a beast. Injured or not, he comes back and still plays hard.

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GridIronGuru October 9, 2023 - 8:01 am

Ankle and knee problems can be chronic. Chiefs should be careful how they use him rest of the season.

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SkolVikings October 9, 2023 - 8:20 am

Tough break for Kelce. Good player, respect. But I ain’t complaining, gives us a better shot!

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SportsFan101 October 9, 2023 - 7:33 pm

Taylor Swift at the games huh. that’s gotta put some extra pressure on Kelce. but he says it’s no distraction, let’s see.

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RealityCheck October 9, 2023 - 11:20 pm

Rumored with Taylor Swift? Man, he’s catching more than just footballs these days lol.

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