The league chose not to punish the player who caused the hit, but that does not change the fact that Kelce is back on the field. It is a relief for fans who watched him leave early last Sunday.
The Hit That Went Unpunished
Chiefs fans saw the play early in the contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 18. Daiyan Henley wrapped up Kelce in a way that looked dangerous. Writing on X, PJ Green of the Kansas City Star stated that Daiyan Henley’s tackle on Travis Kelce involved a sliding hip drop with his shoulder striking Kelce’s ankle. The NFL Office of Gameday Accountability reviewed the play and decided not to fine Henley for on-field misconduct during Week 6. They did fine rookie guard Alex Harkey $5,277 for a late hit in the fourth quarter of that same game, but the man who hurt Kelce walked away with no penalty.
Team doctors taped up Kelce’s ankle underneath and outside of his cleat last Sunday so he could return to action. He finished that game with four catches for 53 yards while playing through the pain. According to MARCA, Kelce was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Nevertheless, the official team report showed no injury designation when he entered the weekend.
A Tough Test Awaits In Seattle
The matchup against the Seattle Seahawks will take place at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 25. The game starts at 8:20 p.m. ET. This is the first real test for the Chiefs since they moved to a 5-0 record after beating the Chargers 22-6.
