Travis Kelce has made a slow start to the NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs, with the tight end struggling to make an impact and body language expert Judi James believes she’s seen a reason why
Travis Kelce appeared ‘hunched and subdued’ during their third game of the season, according to body language expert Judi James, with Taylor Swift not present at the game.
The game saw Kelce struggling to make his usual impact with the Kansas City Chiefs offense, who remain undefeated despite his poor start. In the first three games of the season, Kelce has only managed 69 yards and no touchdowns – a total he’d typically achieve in a single game in past seasons.
Fans are concerned that he’s lost his speed and agility, struggling to break tackles and get open at the start of the Chiefs’ season. Despite Kelce’s lack of impact, the Kansas City offense remains undefeated after defeating the Atlanta Falcons. Wide receiver Rashee Rice has become Patrick Mahomes’ preferred option over Kelce.
During one point in the game, as Kelce struggled to get open, the camera focused on the 34-year-old looking disheartened on the sideline. James noted this look from the NFL superstar throughout the game in Atlanta.
Speaking exclusively to Mirror US, James said: “Hunched and uncharacteristically subdued-looking here, Travis appears to be in reflective mood in this moment of what appears to be unhappiness. His eye expression looks undeniably sad and the quick tongue-poke gesture suggests dislike, disapproval or even disgust. Is he crying?
“His hand-to-eye gesture could just be a quick rubbing ritual but it does also allow for tears but if he is wiping a tear he’s doing it in a way that would suggest he’s desperately trying to cover up.
“His finger rubs the top of his closed lid to suggest he’s just clearing or scratching although there is then a subtle dabbing or rubbing lower down on the cheek afterward. “
This body language could of course be caused by many reasons like: the game if its going badly or if he’s off-form; a moment of exhaustion; a romance-based Swifty-rift; separation anxiety caused by the fact Taylor was AWOL or even just the way the wind is destroying his new hairdo.”.
Kelce’s girlfriend Swift had been a noticeable omission from the game, as she instead spent the weekend in New York City while being pictured GiGi Hadid enjoying a night out in Manhattan.
It remains to be seen when, if at all, Kelce can bust out of his early slump, with Kansas City including rookie Xavier Worthy and Rice being targetted more than him through their first three games on the year.
