Travis Kelce Hails Patrick Mahomes' Growth This Season: 'True Leadership'

Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce appeared on Monday’s episode of ‘The Pat McAfee Show‘ to show his appreciation for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his growth as a leader throughout the season.

“Well, I’ve seen him weather the storm; everybody’s mentioning the protection and who we’ve had up front,” said Kelce. “I think we figured that puzzle out, and on top of that, I’ve seen Pat (Patrick Mahomes) weather that storm and become better because of it.”

Mahomes has efficiently controlled the pace of the offense and endured numerous hits and sacks. Kansas City hasn’t had a turnover in over seven weeks and has dominated the plus-minus battles throughout the streak.

“I think when the team needs him the most, he steps up in ways he hasn’t before,” said Kelce. “It happens year in, year out, and it’s just so much fun to be a part of the team with him because he’s always going to take the bull by the horns and be the most accountable, be the one that puts it on himself more than he puts it on anybody else. That’s true leadership, right there.”

For the first time in his career, Mahomes wasn’t selected for the Pro Bowl or any of the All-Pro teams, but he’s been an impactful leader, and Kansas City finished with the best record in the AFC.