In a revealing moment on the latest New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs candidly discussed a controversial play during the team’s 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1.

During the podcast, Kelce recounted the first touchdown of the game, a 15-yard run by Patrick Mahomes, which should have been negated due to a holding penalty. As Mahomes approached the end zone, Kelce admitted to grabbing Talanoa Hufanga of the Broncos by the neck, an action that went unpenalized.

Kelce reflected on the moment, stating:

"It was definitely a questionable play. That's one of those where you get up slowly like, 'Please don't be any laundry on the field.' I had the man up by his neck. Can't do it. Can't do it, almost cost us."

ESPN's Troy Aikman noted during the broadcast that Kelce likely "got away with a hold," a sentiment echoed by ESPN rules analyst Russell Yurk, who agreed a penalty should have been called. The touchdown occurred on a second-and-goal from the Denver 15-yard line, meaning a holding call would have severely impacted the Chiefs' scoring opportunity.

Kelce remarked, "That would've taken us out of the red zone. That was risky business right there. You know what? Sometimes you're just living right."

This incident has intensified discussions among fans who believe that NFL officials exhibit favoritism towards the Chiefs, further fueling the narrative that the team benefits from questionable calls.