Travis Kelce has been fined $11,255 by the NFL for taunting during the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills, a match that the Kansas City Chiefs won 32-29. This incident occurred after a touchdown run by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which saw Kelce confront Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Following verbal exchanges, Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips intervened and head-butted Kelce, resulting in Phillips receiving a fine of $6,722 for unnecessary roughness.

This fine marks Kelce's second of the season, having previously been penalized $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct in Week 17. In the championship game, Kelce recorded two receptions for 19 yards and faced criticism over the officiating, a recurring theme for the Chiefs this season.