AceShowbiz - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appears to be grappling with an underwhelming start to the NFL season, leaving both fans and analysts pondering the reasons behind his performance slump. Despite the team's unbeaten run, Kelce's usually electric connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes has struggled to find its usual spark.

The Chiefs successfully held off the Atlanta Falcons in their first road game of the season, but it was clear that Kelce, 34, was frustrated. During the 22-17 victory, Kelce was caught on camera looking disheartened on the sidelines, sparking reactions from fans on social media. One X user wrote, "Free Travis Kelce man," while another added, "You'll find those routes again, Travis. No doubt." Through three weeks, Kelce has only recorded eight catches for 69 yards and has yet to score a touchdown.

Kelce's slow start did not go unnoticed by "Sunday Night Football" commentators. Chris Collinsworth expressed surprise, stating he was "just flabbergasted" at the decline in the Kelce-Mahomes chemistry. This has led to speculation about whether defensive strategies are targeting Kelce more aggressively this season.

Adding fuel to the fire, Taylor Swift, Kelce's girlfriend, did not attend the game against the Falcons. Her absence led to breakup rumors among Swifties, although there's no indication from Kelce's camp that their relationship is strained. Fans took to social media to express their concerns, with some praising Kelce's resilience amidst personal and professional pressure.

Both Kelce and Mahomes have publicly discussed the star tight end's rough start. In an episode of "New Heights" with his brother Jason Kelce, the 34-year-old admitted he's learned to manage his frustrations better. "I used to get really, really pissed off and almost lose my cool," he said. He added, "For whatever reason, these past two games it hasn't gone that way for me and that’s football, man. I'm not about to sit here and get frustrated about it."

Mahomes echoed this sentiment, explaining that teams are heavily focusing on Kelce, which opens opportunities for other players. "We're calling a lot of plays for Travis and it's like two or three defenders are going to him. That's the great thing about him; he wants to make an impact on the game but he wants to win at the end of the day," Mahomes said.