“My guys are right there to pick me up”: Travis Kelce on advantages of having a solid team behind him

On November 10, the Kansas City Chiefs won over the Denver Broncos 16-14 for their ninth consecutive win. Still trailing from a four-point deficit at half-time, two field goals were enough to have the Chiefs lead 16-14. However, the Broncos tied the game with one second left as they attempted a field goal from the 35-yard line, an analysis by the local television station indicating a 95 percent chance of its success.

Travis Kelce on having a solid team behind

Kansas City's ball stopped a Leo Chenal line-backer blocked a field goal and prompted mass cheering at the Arrowhead Stadium. And Texans' offense couldn't do much before this mighty crowd whereas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said the cheering by the crowd was the most intense he has experienced ever at Arrowhead Stadium. The crowd made Kelce water and even brought goose bumps on his body.

Travis Kelce snagged his 76th career touchdown catch, tying Tony Gonzalez for the Chiefs' record. He was dissatisfied, though-it marked his third game in a row, caught just once-after one reception when he was tackled and after another possible touchdown went over his head on a high pass. “It was a very catchable ball,” he explained. “I just didn’t have my feet under me to go up and get it.” He further added, that’s the whole advantage of having a solid team behind, “When I do something stupid, or I fuck up, my guys are right there to pick me up.”

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As a leader, one may desire to do everything himself perfectly, but in football, business, and life, things don't always go as planned. Sometimes one will be the hero, with his hard work, intelligence, and talent leading to success. Other times, one may not do his best work or fail, and need to trust that the team will be there to pick him up. As Jason Kelce noted on New Heights, “That’s why you have teammates.”