Controversial Penalty Nullifies Kelce Touchdown in Chiefs Loss
UPDATE: A questionable facemask penalty has just taken a crucial touchdown off the board for the Kansas City Chiefs as they face the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2025. In a pivotal first-quarter moment, tight end Travis Kelce appeared to score his 85th career touchdown, only to see it negated by officials due to a call against offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor.
Chiefs fans erupted in boos as the replay showed Taylor’s arm near Colts defensive lineman Kwity Paye‘s helmet, but many viewers felt the penalty was unwarranted. The Chiefs were penalized with a 15-yard personal foul, forcing them to settle for a field goal, narrowing the score to 7-3 with the Colts still in the lead early in the second quarter.
In the aftermath, NFL fans took to social media to voice their frustrations. The controversial call may impact the Chiefs’ playoff hopes as they entered the game with a 5-5 record, battling for a postseason spot. Kelce, who had nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in a narrow loss to the Denver Broncos last week, aimed to turn the tide for his team but was left disappointed when the touchdown was wiped away.
Kelce’s performance this season has been stellar, as he recently set the franchise record for most regular-season touchdowns. However, his focus remains on winning rather than personal accolades. As the game progresses, Chiefs fans will be watching closely to see if their team can recover from this setback and secure a much-needed victory against the Colts.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds.
