Travis Kelce's honest admission adds fuel to Chiefs-NFL referees controversy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Kansas City Chiefs ' success over the past decade has led some to believe the referees have favored them in their calls.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got away with a hold on Patrick Mahomes’ 15-yard touchdown run on Monday night. Kelce acknowledged on his New Heights podcast that he could have been called for holding Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga on the play, which gave the Chiefs a 7-0 lead in a game they would go on to win 31-10.

Kelce admitted on his podcast that officials missed an obvious holding penalty on Patrick Mahomes' opening touchdown run against the Broncos

Travis Kelce kept fans guessing about his potential retirement in 2026 until the very last. For the last few years, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has constantly become the subject of retirement speculation,