Travis Kelce finally reveals what really happened after that terrifying head landing against the Lions

Travis Kelce scared everyone for a second during Sunday Night Football when he landed right on his head after a tackle. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end was running fast toward the end zone after catching a pass against the Detroit Lions when cornerback Rock Ya-Sin flipped him in the air.

He landed hard on his helmet, making fans fear a serious neck or head injury. But Travis later said he was fine. He shared what really happened on his New Heights podcast, hosted with his brother Jason Kelce.

Travis Kelce says it was a “Charlie Horse,” not a head injury

Talking on New Heights, Jason Kelce asked how his brother was feeling after that scary hit. Travis laughed it off, saying it wasn’t his neck or head that hurt, it was his leg. “He caught me with a Charlie Horse on my thigh,” Travis said. “I got a Charlie Horse more than I got anything going on with my neck.”

The two brothers joked about the moment, laughing at how Travis still reached out his arm to try to stretch the ball over the goal line even while falling. The tight end’s reaction on the turf went viral, with fans both worried and amazed by his toughness. Despite the awkward fall, Travis said he didn’t feel dizzy or in pain afterward and continued playing.

He even joked that he was lucky his helmet took most of the hit.The tackle came in the second quarter of the game when Travis caught a pass near the 10-yard line. As he tried to break free for a touchdown, Rock Ya-Sin went low and flipped him backward, causing the tight end to land right on top of his helmet. The crowd gasped, but Kelce quickly got up and returned to the huddle, showing he was okay.Also Read: Did Patrick Mahomes Really Boycott Bad Bunny For Charlie Kirk? The Truth Behind The Viral Post

Jason Kelce praises his brother’s toughness ahead of Raiders clash

Jason Kelce praised his younger brother’s strength, saying Travis never fails to push through pain and always gives his best on the field.

Fans also praised him for his toughness and quick recovery. Travis’ comments brought relief to Chiefs fans who feared a concussion or neck injury after watching the replay.The Kansas City Chiefs will stay at home this week for their next matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Travis is expected to play as usual, with no signs of injury from the Detroit game. Despite the scary landing, the tight end finished the game strong with six catches for 78 yards.Travis Kelce’s cheerful update on his health was shared by multiple outlets, including Sports Illustrated and Hindustan Times, confirming that he avoided any serious injury and will be ready for the upcoming games.