Travis Kelce was escaped unhurt after being smacked by Los Angeles Chargers man Teair Tart as tensions threatened to spill over on Friday’s NFL game in Brazil.
Kelce and Tart came to blows after the Chiefs tight end was blocking on a drive for his team that would end with a Patrick Mahomes touchdown.
But Tart seemed to take exception with how hard Kelce was pushing him. When he let go, Tart stared back at Kelce before slapping him across the helmet with an open palm.
Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart swung for Travis Kelce in Friday’s game
It was that which saved Tart, a 6ft 2inch 315lbs defensive tackle, from being ejected from the game. Had it been a clenched fist, the rules would have forced the referees to remove him.
Kelce appeared unharmed and didn’t react to Tart’s hit. Instead, he shrugged and turned to the referees, appealing for them to take action.
It was shaping up to be another difficult night for Kelce in Sao Paulo, who was playing for his team without fiancee Taylor Swift watching in the stands.
By the end of the third quarter, Kelce had only recorded one catch for 10 yards for his team.
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