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Travis Kelce’s Classy Gesture to Chiefs' Blocked-FG Hero Loved By Fans
The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten with a dramatic 16-14 victory over the Denver Broncos this past Sunday. While the team is used to being saved by stars like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, it was an unlikely hero that made the most important play to seal the win.
Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the Broncos' 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired, sending the sold out crowd at Arrowhead Stadium into hysterics.
Following the game Chenal experienced two cool things. According to The Athletic's Nate Taylor, Andy Reid had Chenal break down the final huddle in the locker room and then Chenal asked Kelce for a favor.
From The Athletic:
Once coach Reid finished his postgame remarks, he let Chenal break down the team’s final huddle, a first-time moment in his career. A few minutes later, before his postgame shower, Chenal asked Kelce for something he’s wanted since his rookie season.
Just before Chenal left the locker room, Kelce, still shirtless, gave his teammate the memento he wanted: his red, game-worn No. 87 jersey with his signature and a short message to Chenal written in black Sharpie on the white No. 7.
“I’ve been waiting for the right time,” Chenal said, smiling. “I felt I earned it.”
Too cool.
Fans loved it:
Yeah, this kicks ass. https://t.co/CX0dFsaXJu
— The Kingdom (@MahomeSZN) November 11, 2024
Everyone can hate the Chiefs due to their success but ya gotta respect how they compete, and how they treat each other inside that locker room. It’s clear why they win so much. https://t.co/rjTfATkJD2
— Vincent Venegas (@vindesigns2013) November 12, 2024
Awesome sauce. https://t.co/BaqP3lpuLB
— DJ Jazzy Juris Doctor 2.0 (@ChiefsfanCHI23) November 11, 2024
🥹😢😭😭😭 https://t.co/erJZjslg7Q
— Carla🫶🏼🤷🏻🫶🏼🥂 (@carlajamn) November 11, 2024
Leo Chenal being a KC hero after yesterday's game WHILE ALSO being a precious little Baby Chief in awe of his place on the team is just *chef's kiss* https://t.co/qfYyPzEQvn
— Kelly Stanze (@KellyStanze) November 11, 2024
How do you not love Leo. https://t.co/mCif3AUMyR
— Ty 🥀 (@ChoseNx0ne) November 11, 2024
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Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.