REPORT: Baltimore Ravens’ Star Calls Out Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce For ‘Silly’ Unsportsmanlike Tantrum!

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker responded to the heated exchange between him and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The three players had a moment go viral before the AFC Championship Game.

The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs got chippy…early

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Per Taylor Hartman with GH, Mahomes and Kelce threw Tucker’s kicking equipment while the kicker was warming up:

In the warmups before the game, Mahomes and Kelce were practicing their throws and catches, and Tucker was right in the middle of their warmup stretching just feet away from where Mahomes was throwing. Kelce and Mahomes did not appreciate this and took matters into their own hands, throwing Tucker’s footballs and helmet to the side and telling him to move out of the way, which the kicker did not appreciate.

In the video, the star tight end took Tucker’s stuff and threw it to the side, t,o try and make him move out of the way of their warmups. However, Tucker did not move and continued to stretch in the way of Mahomes, causing the two to get annoyed with the kicker…

Mahomes kicked the tee out of the way while Tucker began to stretch, which he seemed to not appreciate, which led to the two exchanging words with each other. While no one knows what was said, it is assumed that the two were not happy with each other’s actions and seemed to be trying to get into each other’s heads before kickoff.

Justin Tucker explained what happened

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker-Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images
Tucker talked about the incident on 100.7 The Bay on Monday. According to a transcription of Tucker’s response by Josh Alper of NBC Sports, Tucker thought the situation was “silly” and said he thought Mahomes and Kelce were having fun with Tucker at first:

On Monday, Tucker called the incident “kind of silly” and said it was a first for him in his career.

“I’ve been doing the exact same thing for 12 years, never really had a problem with anybody,” Tucker said, via Jerry Coleman of 100.7 The Bay. “That’s just kinda the way we’ve always done it, the way kickers around the league have always done it.

I saw Patrick there trying to warm up and get some drop backs. He asked me while I was on the ground stretching if I could move my helmet. I happily got up and I moved my helmet out of the way — at least I thought it was enough out of the way.

And then Travis comes over and just kicks my stuff, throws my helmet. I thought it was all just some gamesmanship, all in good fun but hey seemed to be taking it a little more seriously.”

Mahomes and Kelce could have responded better

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (R) celebrate on the stage prior to the trophy presentation after their’ game against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mahomes and Kelce were zoned in during the pregame warmups. They stayed locked in until halftime, when the Chiefs took a 17-7 lead into halftime. The Chiefs offense wouldn’t score again, but that was enough for Kansas City to advance to the Super Bowl.

Mahomes and Kelce could have handled the situation better. Tucker is a respected veteran and would have tried to come to a fair solution with the Chiefs. Mahomes and Kelce’s actions Sunday will keep the narrative alive that they are whiny.

I don’t think that narratives will die during the Super Bowl.