Tag: Lateral

Chiefs HC Andy Reid explains the reason for trusting Travis Kelce’s laterals: ‘It’s something we do’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid explains the reason for trusting Travis Kelce’s laterals: ‘It’s something we do’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had another magical play with a catch-and-lateral to running back Samaje Perine during the Week 13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Andy Reid, on his weekly Zoom call with reporters on Monday, shared his thoughts on the latest Kelce lateral.

“He’s (Travis Kelce) been doing it for a few years,” said Reid. “We do it in practice every day – you guys see that, so you know this isn’t just something that we throw out there on game day. It’s something we do, so everything is ok with that just as long as you complete them.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found Kelce for a five-yard pass, which initiated Kelce’s flip to Perine to pick up an additional 10 yards for the first down. The same thing happened a few weeks earlier against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Kelce finished the Black Friday victory with a team-high seven receptions for 68 yards, racking up 28 yards after the catch.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce explains the lateral in Week 5 vs. Saints: ‘It’s like fast-break basketball’

Kansas City #Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explains the lateral in Week 5 vs. New Orleans #Saints: ‘It’s like fast-break basketball’ | @EdEastonJr

The unexpected highlight play by Travis Kelce in the Kansas City Chiefs Week 5 victory over the New Orleans Saints was impressive and careless, depending on various opinions.

During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis explained his viral and controversial lateral during last Monday’s game and compared it to basketball.

“I had no idea that he had a chip or anything on the backside. I was reversing (the) field. I felt guys over…and I was like, more yards going this way, but then I realized I couldn’t get more.” said Kelce. “There’s a guy in red over here. I just feel him…, it’s like fast-break basketball. You just running the lane.”

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Veteran running back Samaje Perine, who received the lateral, brought the Chiefs within a yard of the first down. He also earned plenty of respect in the locker room and with Kelce for his heads-up play.

“You can’t just throw it on me. It’s Samaje, unbelievable job by Perine to actually be ready because he was kind of, like, shuffling,” said Kelce as the veteran running back just went with the flow of the unexpected lateral to get positive yardage. “That’s a ball player right there.”

The Chiefs are off this week on a bye, giving fans more time to rewatch the play and enjoy an undefeated start to the season.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes responds to Travis Kelce’s highlight lateral: ‘I’m shaking my head’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes responds to Travis Kelce’s highlight lateral: ‘I’m shaking my head’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs will go into the bye week undefeated at 5-0, starting their three-peat journey with plenty of momentum. The victory over the New Orleans Saints featured many highlights, but one in particular had Patrick Mahomes comparing his daughter to his All-Pro teammate.

After Monday night’s game, Mahomes spoke to the media to explain the unexpected highlight lateral from tight end Travis Kelce.

“I’m shaking my head because I told him before the play, I’m gonna throw it to you so he can get in field goal range, and he underhand shoveled it across the entire field. So it’s like, I’m talking to Sterling (Mahomes’ three-year-old daughter),” said Mahomes. “That’s Travis, man. He’s a special player, and as long as he does it and it works, man, no one’s going to say anything.”

The duo linked up often throughout the night, and Kelce finished with another productive game. After his slow start, his nine catches for 70 yards further silenced the critics who questioned whether the veteran tight end still has an interest in playing the game.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on veteran running back’s performance vs. Saints: ‘Welcome to the crew’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comments on Samaje Perine’s performance vs. New Orleans #Saints: ‘Welcome to the crew’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media following the victory, focusing on the performance of veteran third-down running back Samaje Perine.

According to Reid, Perine received an incredible lateral from Travis Kelce to keep a drive alive that he didn’t expect or practice since joining the Chiefs before the start of the season. Kansas City’s head coach also pointed out a missed opportunity from the former Cincinnati Bengals standout.

“Yeah. Welcome to the crew there. He (Perine) had another one where I was told those guys keep running because when Pat (Patrick Mahomes) starts moving around, you got to stay on the run,” said Reid. “He got caught kind of pulling up thinking the play was over. And that’s pretty amazing with that ball. So, it’s a good lesson to learn. But then he came back and did a nice job on that play.”

On Monday night, Perine was utilized along with Kareem Hunt and Carson Steele and finished the game with one reception for 24 yards. He gets consistent snaps in the offense and is often viewed as another reliable receiver out of the backfield.

LOOK: Chiefs DB Joshua Williams’ comical expression during insane Bryan Cook TD

To say that #Chiefs DB Joshua Williams was surprised when Mike Edwards lateraled to Bryan Cook in Week 9 would be an understatement.

Fans weren’t the only people whose eyes bugged out during Bryan Cook’s insane touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Defensive back Joshua Williams can be seen with a comical expression on his face in a picture of the play that occurred in the second quarter of Kansas City’s international matchup in Frankfurt, Germany.

To say he looked surprised would be an understatement:

Williams didn’t touch the ball but was right in the thick of the action when Mike Edwards lateraled to Cook after recovering a fumble forced by Trent McDuffie. Cook would take the ball more than 50 yards to paydirt to give Kansas City a 21-point lead with mere seconds remaining before halftime.

Pictures like this are a great way to see plays from the perspective of the players who participated in them, and Chiefs Kingdom can certainly relate to the intense emotion displayed by Williams in this shot.

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WATCH: Texas recovers fumble after Reggie Bush lateral

Reggie Bush tried the unthinkable after a screen pass and tried to lateral the ball to USC WR Brad Walker. You can watch the play here.

Up 7-0 in the opening minute of the second quarter, USC was on the verge of Texas territory looking to add to their lead. Quarterback Matt Leinart and the Trojan set up a beautiful play-action screen to Heisman winning running back Reggie Bush and he darts downfield.

Just as Texas players start to surround him to bring him down, Bush did the unthinkable and tried to lateral the ball to wide receiver Brad Walker. Throwing the ball behind Walker, the Longhorns jumped on the opportunity and recorded their first takeaway of the night.

You can watch the play here:

Texas now takes over with great field position after failing to secure any points on their first two drives. USC is currently up 7-0 early in the second quarter, but it will be hard to contain Vince Young and this Longhorn offense for much longer.

You can watch the rest of the 2006 Rose Bowl on ESPN.

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