Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce were seen in a sideline shouting match during the team’s “Sunday Night Football” win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, as reported [1] by The New York Post.
The confrontation took place late in the second quarter after kicker Harrison Butker missed a 40-yard field goal. Broadcast cameras showed Reid animatedly yelling at Kelce and making physical contact by bumping him as the two exchanged words.
Kelce appeared to shout back briefly before both separated. At the time of the incident, the Chiefs held a 6-0 lead.
Speaking at halftime to NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark, Reid downplayed the moment. “That’s OK,” he said. “We need some juice.”
Kelce finished the game with four receptions for 26 yards. The Chiefs ultimately secured a 22-9 victory, marking their first win of the season.
In his postgame remarks, Reid again brushed aside concerns about the exchange, saying he valued Kelce’s energy and commitment. “I love Travis’ passion,” Reid told reporters.
“I’m OK with that. We didn’t have enough of it in that second quarter. It wasn’t where we needed it to be. He knows when to back off the pedal and he knows when to push it too. That’s the part I love about him.”
Reid added:
“That guy’s all in. Just sometimes, I have to be the policeman. He’s all in. He’s an emotional guy. He’s Irish.”
This is not the first sideline altercation involving the two. During last season’s Super Bowl, which Kansas City lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce was seen yelling at and bumping Reid in frustration.
Sunday night’s incident appeared to be a reversal of roles, with the head coach confronting the star tight end.
Despite the heated moment, both Reid and Kelce remained on the field and continued to contribute to the team’s victory. The win helped Kansas City avoid an 0-2 start to the season.
The Chiefs next face the challenge of building momentum after securing their first victory, with the Reid-Kelce exchange serving as an example of the intensity and emotions that often surface in high-pressure NFL games.