Travis Kelce Fined $11,255 for AFC Championship Brawl

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has been fined $11,255 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills, which the Chiefs won 32-29. The incident occurred after a touchdown celebration, where Kelce taunted Bills players, resulting in a brawl that ended with Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips headbutting him, leading to a fine for Phillips as well. Despite his controversial actions, Kelce's performance was limited, finishing with just two catches for 19 yards. Additionally, discussions around the officiating during the game have drawn scrutiny, with accusations of biased calls favoring the Chiefs. Ahead of the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce humorously engaged with his brother Jason on their podcast regarding rumors and the game dynamics. Meanwhile, Chargers' Derwin James expressed readiness to tackle Kelce again, highlighting the competitive nature of their positions.