The puppy is stuck between Travis Kelce and Andy Reid

For the second week in a row, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce's name is in the headlines not just for his performances, but for an altercation on the sidelines with his head coach Andy Reid.

During Sunday night's 22-9 win over the New York Giants, the two men got into a loud argument in the second quarter. Reid even went so far as to lightly jostle Kelce on the left shoulder, a sign of palpable tension.

The veteran tight end, playing in his 13th season, seemed frustrated as the Chiefs' offense went through a rough patch. Despite an interception by marauder Chris Roland-Wallace, the offensive unit failed to convert this chance into points, squandering an ideal opportunity. Between a dropped pass by rookie Brashard Smith and a negative reception by Kelce, Kansas City had to settle for a failed field goal attempt by Harrison Butker.

Kelce's passion, an asset… but also a source of tension

When asked after the game, Reid calmed things down by saying that he “loves Travis's passion” and that the outbursts didn't worry him. According to him, Kelce is an emotional player who knows when to turn up the intensity and when to take his foot off the gas. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for his part, downplayed the scene, pointing out that Kelce's fieriness is part of what makes him so competitive.

On Sunday, Kelce was limited to just four receptions for 26 yards, a performance well below his standards. But the offense found its rhythm again in the second half, allowing the Chiefs to secure a second consecutive victory.

In short, this friction reflects the passion of a key player and the rigor of a coach who always expects more from his leaders. And if the tension has made people react, Reid is keen to point out that this intensity is an integral part of professional football.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and TE Travis Kelce are getting into it on the sideline Kelce has just two catches for four yards as the Chiefs haven't scored a touchdown in the first half pic.twitter.com/tc81KQzC9B

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