SANTA CLARA – Travis Kelce had a fairly quiet day on the Santa Clara field in Kansas City’s 28-18 victory over the 49ers. The future hall of famer had four catches for 17 yards, hardly featured in the Super Bowl rematch.
But while sitting at his locker postgame, a talkative Kelce was effusive in his praise of a 49ers defense that he has now played – and beaten – three times in the past three seasons.
“It’s the best challenge in the league,” Kelce said after his Chiefs improved to 6-0.