Travis Kelce opens up on Chiefs’ slow start, how Kansas City will turn season around, and more

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t off to the start they wanted, even though the team is showing signs of turning the season around. Kansas City earned a tough victory over Washington last week — led by a strong second half on both sides of the ball. The Chiefs have another tough challenge on Sunday when they face the Tennessee Titans, a game that could dictate how their 2021 will unfold in their quest to win a sixth straight AFC West crown.

While Kelce has been productive on the field (38 catches, 468 yards, four touchdowns), he’s been dominant off the field through his Eighty-Seven & Running foundation. Kelce, who already raises money through the foundation with his production on the field, collaborated with Pepsi and his clothing line, Tru Kolors, to launch limited edition T-shirts where a portion of the proceeds will go toward the foundation. 

“I’m encouraging everybody to stay true to themselves and am appreciating others toward doing the same,” Kelce said. “It’s really just giving back to the community and gets into the youth, the kids in the community. It affects the historically underserved, underprivileged kids throughout the city.”

Pepsi also gave $10,000 toward the Eighty-Seven & Running foundation, a donation Kelce admires as their partnership continues to grow — along with his foundation. Kelce started the Eighty-Seven & Running foundation in 2015 to provide opportunities to disadvantaged youth and to help them aspire beyond their current situations.

“I’ve teamed up with them (Pepsi) throughout my career in Kansas City. I’ve done a lot of stuff with them over the years because they give so much back to the community,” Kelce said. “This is just another way we’re on the same page. Eighty-Seven & Running has done a huge job in terms of giving back to the community and the underserved kids in the community in Kansas City. Pepsi is just being grateful in…