Travis Kelce suffers ankle injury in opening drive of Chiefs game

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 19:13 · Archive

Travis Kelce left the field with an ankle injury after being tackled by Atlanta Falcons defender DeMarcco Hellams early in Kansas City's Sunday game.

Travis Kelce left the field with an ankle injury during the opening drive of the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. After catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes on the first possession, Kelce ran for 23 yards before being tackled by Falcons defender DeMarcco Hellams, who appeared to twist Kelce's ankle in the process. Kelce was slow to get up and walked with a visible limp before receiving sideline treatment and being taken to the locker room for further evaluation.

The Chiefs ruled Kelce questionable to return with the ankle injury. Kelce, who is 37, had been dealing with an ankle problem in recent weeks but was given clearance to play against Atlanta. He has been Patrick Mahomes' top target this season, heading into Sunday with 49 targets and 33 receptions for 482 yards and two touchdowns across eight games.

The incident occurred early enough that the Chiefs' first drive reached the end zone despite Kelce's departure, with the team scoring a 12-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Johnson for a 7-0 lead. The loss of Kelce forced Kansas City to turn to tight ends Noah Gray and Jake Briningstool for the remainder of the game.

How it is being reported

• Taylor Swift’s husband Travis Kelce injures ankle against Falcons, returns to gameTravis Kelce limped off with a left ankle injury after a 23-yard catch from Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs listed him questionable against the Falcons.Fox News · 15 Nov, 19:14
• Travis Kelce exits with ankle injury after worrying tackle in Chiefs concernTravis Kelce made just a quick appearance on the field Sunday. On a reception during the Chiefs’ opening drive, Kelce ran for 23 yards before Falcons’ DeMarcco Hellams brought him down and appeared to twist the tight end’s ankle while doing so at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Chiefs labeled Kelce questionable to return with an ankle...New York Post · 15 Nov, 18:57
• Travis Kelce suffers nasty ankle injury just minutes into Chiefs game… as furious fans blast 'dirty' tackle by Falcons rivalOn the Chiefs' first possession, Kelce caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes and darted downfield before he was tackled by DeMarcco Hellams.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Nov, 18:26

In this story: Travis Kelce · Patrick Mahomes · DeMarcco Hellams · Kansas City Chiefs · Atlanta Falcons · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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