AceShowbiz - Travis Kelce, the celebrated tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is candid about his recent performance dip in the NFL. Speaking on his "New Heights" podcast with brother Jason Kelce, Travis acknowledged the team's ability to win games even when not at their best.

"Pat said it. Coach Reed said it. You know, we're finding ways to win games, and we're not playing our best football. Everybody can clean it up," he shared.

Travis addressed his slow start, noting his limited opportunities to make impactful plays down the field. "I'm not really getting a lot of opportunities to make plays down the field, but not using that as an excuse moving forward," he said, emphasizing his commitment to the team's success.

Support for Travis comes from various quarters, including his brother Jason, who admitted it's tough to see Travis under fire. "There ain't nobody that I've ever played sports with and nobody that anybody's ever been on a team with that's loved being out there [more than] Trav," Jason expressed on their podcast. He assured Travis that things will turn around if he continues being himself on the field.

Despite the attention on his personal life, especially his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, Travis remains focused on football. She has been blamed by NFL fans for distracting Travis, and one of those critics, former ESPN analyst Todd McShay, suggested that Travis' off-field activities, including time spent with Swift, might be affecting his game.

McShay's comments have sparked debates, but Travis shrugged off the criticism, stressing the team's collective need for improvement, "Everybody can clean it up." "The View" ladies also came to Taylor's defense. Alyssa Farah Griffin scoffed at the criticisms directed at Taylor, "Once again, just the classic blaming a woman for a man."

Teammates additionally defended Travis. Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis shared his confidence in Kelce, highlighting his resilience despite increased public scrutiny. "I've witnessed Travis firsthand for almost three years now. There's not a lot of people I have more respect for than him - not just as a football player, but as a guy and as a human being," Karlaftis stated.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes echoed similar sentiments, noting the respect Travis commands and the tactical challenges posed by opposing defenses. "The respect factor teams have for Travis is unreal, and it's well-deserved," Mahomes said. He emphasized the importance of utilizing other playmakers to open up opportunities for Kelce.

Looking ahead, Travis remains optimistic and centered on team victories over personal accolades. "I've had a lot of catches in this league. I'm not worried about the catches and the yards and all of that," he remarked. For Travis, the priority is clear, "As long as we're winning football games, we're good to go, baby."