KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you thought the on-field drama was the only highlight of the Kansas City Chiefs’ nail-biting 23-20 overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday, think again. While Harrison Butker’s leg saved the day and Taylor Swift’s suite celebrations went viral, it was tight end Travis Kelce who arguably stole the post-game spotlight—not with a catch, but with a comedy routine.

In a season that has felt like an uphill battle for the defending champions, Sunday’s Week 12 clash was a “must-win” in every sense of the word. Sitting at a precarious 5-5 record before kickoff, the Chiefs were staring down the barrel of a lost season. But after 60 minutes of grueling football and a tense overtime period, the mood in the press conference room wasn’t just relieved; it was jubilant. And Travis Kelce? He was ready to put on a show.

The Impression Heard ‘Round the World

Following the gritty win, reporters asked Kelce a standard question: What is it like having Patrick Mahomes under center when the game is on the line? It’s the kind of question that usually elicits a canned, cliché response about “grit” and “determination.”

Instead, Kelce leaned into the microphone, a mischievous glint in his eye, and channeled his inner impressionist.

“Ah man, you just believe,” Kelce rasped, dropping his voice into a gravelly, frog-like register that perfectly mimicked his quarterback’s unique vocal cords. “You just believe every snap.”

The room erupted. It wasn’t just a funny voice; it was a spot-on caricature of the three-time Super Bowl MVP that fans and teammates have poked fun at for years. Mahomes, who has previously been compared to everything from Kermit the Frog to the Cookie Monster, likely heard about the roast before he even left the locker room.

But as quickly as the joke landed, Kelce shifted gears, offering a glimpse into the genuine reverence he holds for his quarterback. Snapping back to his normal voice, he got serious.

“He’s our fearless leader,” Kelce said, the humor replaced by earnest admiration. “That guy is the most competitive human being I know. We love him for how he leads this team on the field, in practice, throughout the week. Right now, he’s leading us into victory, and it’s the best.”

A Game of Inches and Erasures

The levity of the press conference belied just how stressful the afternoon had been for Chiefs Kingdom. The offense, while moving the ball (racking up nearly 500 yards), struggled to find the end zone. Mahomes threw for a massive 352 yards but finished with zero touchdowns and one interception.

For Kelce, the day was particularly frustrating on the stat sheet. He finished with four catches for 43 yards, but his biggest play of the day didn’t even count. Early in the game, Kelce powered his way into the end zone for what looked like his 85th career touchdown. The crowd at Arrowhead Stadium roared—until the yellow flag dropped. A controversial facemask penalty on lineman Jawaan Taylor wiped the score off the board, a call that left fans booing and commentators questioning the officials.

“It’s frustrating,” Kelce admitted about the team’s red-zone struggles. “But you can’t sit around pointing fingers. You gotta kick that aside and attack the day.”

The Comeback Kids

Despite the setbacks and an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, Kansas City refused to fold. The defense tightened up, and the offense did just enough to set the stage for Harrison Butker. The veteran kicker was ice-cold, nailing a game-tying field goal to force overtime and then drilling a 27-yarder in the extra period to seal the 23-20 win.

High above the field, the energy was just as frantic. Taylor Swift, a regular fixture at Arrowhead since her engagement to Kelce in August, was seen riding the emotional rollercoaster along with the fans. Video footage captured the pop superstar jumping up and down, screaming in delight, and playfully shaking her father as the Chiefs secured the victory. Her presence continues to be a lucky charm for the team, even when the wins don’t come easy.

Playoff Hopes Still Alive

The victory pushes the Chiefs to a 6-5 record, keeping them in the thick of the AFC playoff hunt. It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t easy, but in the NFL, a win is a win.

“We’re battling,” Kelce said. “We haven’t been in this situation [fighting for a playoff spot] in a long time. But knowing the talent we have, the coaches we have… we just have to keep punching.”

As the team prepares for a short turnaround to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the mood in Kansas City has shifted from desperation to cautious optimism. They have a winning record again. They have momentum. And, as Kelce reminded everyone with his viral impression, they have a quarterback they believe in—every single snap.

Even if he does sound a little bit like a frog.