Pre-game warmup real estate is apparently at a premium in Baltimore because a few future Hall of Famers from the Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs went at it over a small piece of field before the AFC championship game Sunday.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was doing some stretching near one of the goal-lines before the game, and it was the same place Patrick Mahomes was warming up with a few throws. It’s unclear who was there first or had claim to the spot from videos shared by NFL Network’s James Palmer, but it was clear who was going to be there last.
Mahomes and Travis Kelce kicked and tossed aside Tucker’s tee a few times, and Kelce also tossed Tucker’s helmet and two footballs.
Patrick Mahomes and Justin Tucker going at it pregame 😂. Mahomes keeps kicking Tuckers holder away. pic.twitter.com/KeqhYyle4t
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 28, 2024
Travis Kelce told Justin Tucker he needed to move because their QB Patrick Mahomes had to warm up. So Kelce kicked his ball away and threw his helmet. 😂 pic.twitter.com/pFF0DC1yA7
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 28, 2024
It’s unclear if Tucker was being an intentional irritant or if he was genuinely warming up as usual. Either way, that’s some tough treatment in your own stadium.