Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce suffers mild ankle sprain in win over Chargers
Travis Kelce left the field twice after a mild right ankle sprain in the Chiefs’ 22‑6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, but returned to play a few snaps before leaving again for additional tape.
Key points
- Kelce sustained a mild right ankle sprain minutes into the game.
- He limped off, received treatment, returned, and left again for more tape.
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Kelce might be a little sore but is being monitored.
- The injury was described as a mild right high eversion ankle sprain by team doctor David Chao.
- The Chiefs won 22‑6 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
During the Kansas City Chiefs' 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, tight end Travis Kelce sustained a right ankle injury minutes after the matchup began.
Kelce limped off the field and received initial treatment from the Chiefs' medical staff before returning to the game after his ankle was taped.
He played a few snaps, then left the field again to receive additional tape on the injured ankle.
"mild right high eversion ankle sprain," former NFL team doctor David Chao said in an October 18 message on X.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid later said Kelce "tweaked his ankle" and "might be a little sore," while reassuring fans that the team was monitoring the situation.
Your questions, answered
What injury did Travis Kelce suffer in the Chiefs vs. Chargers game?
Travis Kelce suffered a mild right high eversion ankle sprain.
Did Kelce play after the injury?
He returned to play a few snaps after initial treatment, then left again for additional tape.
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