Travis Kelce faced a fine of $11,255 for taunting after scoring a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs' AFC Championship victory over the Buffalo Bills. The fine followed his taunting of Damar Hamlin and Cole Bishop after a one-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips retaliated with a helmet-to-helmet hit on Kelce, incurring a $6,722 fine. Despite Kelce's low playoff performance with just two catches for 19 yards, the Chiefs secured their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance with a clutch field goal from Harrison Butker.

Kelce's history of fines includes a prior $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct earlier in the season. The NFL imposes escalating penalties for repeated taunting offenses, increasing the fine to $16,883 for a second infraction. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, will aim to avoid further infractions as the Chiefs strive to make history by winning the Lombardi Trophy for a third consecutive year.