Travis Kelce Sends Bold Message to Bills Mafia After Heated Game in Buffalo
Travis Kelce said he was “frustrated” to leave New York state with a loss following a heated matchup last week between his Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.
The Chiefs (5-4) entered Highmark Stadium on a three-game winning streak, finally appearing to rediscover their familiar rhythm. But instead of extending their momentum, they were handed a 28–21 defeat by Josh Allen and the Bills (6-2) — a result that tightened the AFC race and added another layer of tension to one of the NFL’s premier modern rivalries.
Kelce went viral during the game for an interaction with Bills Mafia after hurting is ribs in a brutal hit. He addressed the interaction on his podcast during the week.,
Travis Kelce Had Interaction with Bills Mafia During Game
Kelce turned in a solid yet unspectacular performance, recording four catches for 66 yards but no touchdowns to build on his season total of three.
One of the game’s most striking moments unfolded late in the second quarter, when Patrick Mahomes targeted Kelce in the end zone. The throw sailed behind him, and as Kelce stretched to make the grab, he was leveled by safety Cole Bishop — a punishing hit that left him hunched over and gasping for breath. He walked off before halftime, visibly shaken, as tempers flared on both sidelines.
GettyORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the second quarter in the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
On his way to the tunnel, cameras caught Kelce turning to the crowd and cupping his hand to his ear — a clear provocation, daring Bills fans to keep the noise and taunts coming. The moment quickly went viral, adding fuel to the ever-growing fire between one of the league’s biggest stars and one of its most passionate fan bases.
Travis Kelce Calls Buffalo a ‘Sacred Place’
By midweek, Kelce addressed the incident on his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason, offering his own perspective on what went down in Orchard Park.
Instead of backing away from the moment, he embraced it — calling the atmosphere in Buffalo part of what makes the city such a unique and electric place to play. He even took a moment to tip his cap to the same fans who had been showering him with boos just days earlier.
“This one was a tough one,” Kelce said. “Going up the Buffalo is not an easy thing. That stadium was rocking. That place was electric. Shoutout to all the Bills Mafia that was talking all the s— in the world. I love it. It’s a sacred place to play a football game and I cherish every game that I get an opportunity to go up there. But that s— sucks when you don’t come away with a victory out there because they let you have it.”
“It’s frustrating,” he added. “You put it on yourself. I’m looking at this score … if I find a way to get my head and hands around on the pass that (Mahomes) threw me in the end zone right before half, I feel like we have a better chance.”
The Chiefs are on their bye week, while the Bills traveled to Miami to play the Dolphins on Sunday.
Packers’ Matt LaFleur Drops 2-Word Message on Christian Watson’s Potential Return
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson.
The Green Bay Packers are 3-1-1 and in first place in the NFC North. The Packers are coming off a 27-18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Green Bay, and they now travel west to face the Arizona Cardinals in the first of a two-game road trip.
Ahead of Week 7, the status of wide receiver Christian Watson has been a talking point. The Packers’ WR1 suffered a torn ACL in last year’s regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears and has yet to play since the injury.
Watson returned to practice following the team’s bye week, and there was hope he would play in Week 7 against the Cardinals.
On Thursday, head coach Matt LaFleur offered a brief answer when asked if they would bring Watson back this week.
“We’ll see,” LaFleur said, via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
Christian Watson’s Practice Return is Encouraging
While Watson’s status remains up in the air, LaFleur did add that Watson has “looked great” in his return to practice.
“He looks great, it’s just trying to build up where we feel comfortable for him to perform….and also where he feels he has enough practice in as well,” LaFleur said on Thursday.
Matt LaFleur when asked about Christian Watson potential return this week: “We’ll see…..he looks great its just trying to build up where we feel comfortable for him to perform….and also where he feels he has enough practice in as well.”
A video surfaced on Wednesday of Watson running routes at practice, and the Packers WR looks like he could be ready to take the field sooner rather than later.
Brandon McManus normally kicks Wednesdays, but he’s in sweats and sneakers today. Lucas Havrisik is suited up to kick.
Devonte Wyatt, Lukas Van Ness and Zach Tom not practicing. Anthony Belton returned to practice. Dontayvion Wicks also practicing.
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Watson, who was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State, caught 41 passes for 611 yards with seven scores in 14 games during his rookie season.
He played just nine games in 2023 due to injuries, catching 28 passes for 422 yards and five scores.
In 2024, he played in 15 games, but managed just 29 catches for 620 yards and two touchdowns, so there is still room for improvement for the young WR.
Currently, tight end Tucker Kraft leads the team in receiving yards with 268 and is tied with Romeo Doubs for catches with 18, so there is a big need for Watson to provide a spark to the offense.
Could Watson’s Return Signal a WR Trade?
With Watson returning at some point, whether it is this week or next, and the NFL Trade Deadline approaching, it could make sense for Green Bay to trade a wide receiver.
While Doubs’ name has surfaced again in rumors, the New York Giants reportedly have inquired about a WR trade with the Packers.
The report mentions Watson, Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, so Watson’s coming back to the team could spell the end of the road for Wicks in Green Bay.
Whether or not the Packers make a trade remains to be seen, but the WR room will be even more crowded once Watson returns.
While the hope is that Watson can return and make his 2025 season debut against the Cardinals, if it doesn’t happen this week, the next game takes place on Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in the Aaron Rodgers revenge game.
All in all, Watson’s return is imminent, and clarity should be provided in the coming days.
