The Chiefs didn’t have to lean heavily on tight end Travis Kelce’s pass-catching to beat the Ravens on Thursday night.
But Kelce did make an impact with his blocking, particularly on Xavier Worthy’s touchdown run in the first quarter.
And when quarterback Patrick Mahomes set the Chiefs franchise record for career passing yards in the first half, he did it with an off-script 23-yard pass to Kelce.
Mahomes eluded the Ravens’ rush and bought time to get the ball to Kelce. Videos shared on social media show how Kelce never stopped moving and eluded the Baltimore defense.
Check out this route, which is unlikely to be drawn up that way in the Chiefs playbook.
Fans loved seeing Kelce’s unorthodox route on the play. Here is part of what was being said about the route Kelce was running.
Mahomes Kelce playground connection
— w2truong (@w2truong) September 6, 2024
"Thanksgiving in the lawn juking your cousin" route
— Matt Derron (@mattderron) September 6, 2024
“Get open on hut” I know it when I see it
— Sayre Bedinger (@SayreBedinger) September 6, 2024
"The good old days when running at recess was the highlight of the day and snack time was the ultimate reward #ChildhoodMemories
— Shubham Shrinet (@ssshubhamsin123) September 7, 2024
"If you're confused, then their confused." Is wjat I call that route.
— LordOfDankness (@theegibster) September 6, 2024
Me behind the bleachers at my brothers high school games
— why (@shwamys) September 6, 2024
If the scouts was at my recess I would’ve got an offer in 4th grade
— Dar (@hunch0_dar) September 6, 2024
Fade slant comeback and corner route all in one
— jay jones (@jaaysosaa3k) September 6, 2024
I perfected that route on the playground
— FindingDiamonds (@PAPicks76) September 6, 2024
