Chiefs Fans React Strongly to Controversial Travis Kelce Decision
The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 12 with a 5‑5 record, sitting in third place in the AFC West after back-to-back losses to the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos . Kansas City has looked far from its best this season, Inconsistency on both sides of the ball has left the franchise under pressure as they now find themselves hovering around the AFC Wild Card spot with seven games left to play.
The matchup against the 8‑2 Indianapolis Colts represented a critical opportunity to reverse their fortune and improve playoff positioning. However, the game took a controversial turn just seconds before the end of the first quarter.
With the Colts leading 7‑0, the Chiefs converted a second-down play and put Travis Kelce in on a wildcat option. Kelce took the snap and appeared to score a touchdown, but officials flagged the play for a facemask penalty on right tackle Jawaan Taylor , nullifying the score.
Replays showed Taylor’s hand on the side of Colts defensive lineman Kwity Paye ’s helmet, but there was no clear evidence of a facemask grasp.
Chiefs fans immediately reacted on social media, expressing frustration at the call.
“Horrible [expletive] call just wiped a Travis Kelce touchdown off the board go [expletive] yourselves,” one fan wrote.
“That's an incredible play call by Kansas City for a Travis Kelce TD. And a terrible penalty call wipes it away,” another fan posted.
“Travis Kelce wildcat TD wiped out by a penalty 🙃,” added another.
“Travis Kelce robbed of a touchdown. Is the nfl trying to get ok Taylor swifts bad side?” one fan joked.
“should’ve known travis kelce touchdown was too good to be true fml,” another fan remarked.
Kansas City settled for a field goal at the start of the second quarter and trailed 14‑9 at halftime. Chiefs fans will hope the team can make up for the loss of points on the overturned Kelce touchdown and grind out a much-needed win against a tough opponent.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
