Travis Kelce wasn’t going to let anyone stand in the way of his quarterback’s preparation for Sunday’s huge AFC Championship game as he clashed with Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
The tight end was captured throwing his opponent’s helmet to one side as it was in the way of Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs signal caller was warming up on the M&T Bank Stadium field Sunday afternoon ahead of the AFC Championship showdown when Kelce reportedly told Tucker he needed to move, according to NFL Network’s James Palmer.
Kelce was caught on camera yelling over his shoulder at Tucker as he walked past the kicker who was kneeling on the ground.
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Travis Kelce told Justin Tucker to move before tossing the kicker’s hemlet and balls
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Tucker, the Ravens’ kicker, was warming up on the Kansas City Chiefs side of the field
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Kelce wasn’t happy that the opponent’s equipment was in the way if Patrick Mahomes
When Tucker, who was stretching, didn’t budge Kelce took measures into his own hands.
He then picked up two footballs and Tucker’s helmet, which were laid on the edge of the end zone in front of where Mahomes was practicing his throws, and chucked them away.
Footage of Mahomes later emerged, showing him continuously kicking Tucker’s stand out of the way as the Ravens star attempted to practice.
Tucker, who has a history of warming up on the opponent’s side of the field, looked frustrated but didn’t engage with the two-time Super Bowl winner.
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Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was spotted kicking over a stand
Meanwhile, Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling also got in on the action as he was spotted kicking over a stand.
Tensions were clearly running high ahead of the clash with t a place in the Super Bowl on the line and Kelce and Mahomes weren’t the only players getting into it ahead of kick off.
Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet was seen exchanging heated words with a group of Kansas City players and had to be held back by an official.
He then attempted to throw a punch at Chiefs defender Jaylen Watson as he was dragged away by the official.
