Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has spoken out against the criticism and doubts surrounding his team's recent struggles. In a recent episode of his podcast, "New Heights," Kelce addressed the challenges the Chiefs have faced and expressed his confidence in their ability to overcome them.

Following the Chiefs' 20-17 loss to AFC rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Kelce acknowledged that the team's offense has not been performing at its usual level. However, he defended his fellow skill players against the media's scrutiny, stating, "I say, f-k that, man."

Kelce emphasized that the setbacks the Chiefs have experienced are self-inflicted. He admitted that penalties and turnovers in critical moments have hindered the team's success but stressed that it is a collective effort, not the fault of one individual.

Despite the recent struggles, Kelce remains optimistic about the Chiefs' chances. He expressed confidence in the team's roster, noting that they have the talent to compete and win championships. Kelce believes that the team's issues can be fixed, particularly by addressing the self-inflicted mistakes and learning from the experiences.

Furthermore, Kelce revealed that the doubters and negative media attention only motivate him and the team to prove them wrong. He sees the adversity as an opportunity to grow and become a stronger unit. The tight end stated, "All this that I hear in the media right now about who the Chiefs are, it's only building that beast that we've been trying to create this entire year."

Kelce also addressed the controversial play in the game against the Bills where his potentially game-winning lateral pass to Kadarius Toney was nullified due to an offensive offsides penalty. He defended Toney, praising his abilities and expressing his trust in him going forward.

The Chiefs' struggles in recent weeks have been evident, with four losses in their last six games. The offense, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has faced challenges in generating points. However, the team remains in contention with an 8-5 record and is determined to bounce back.

The Chiefs will face the New England Patriots on December 17, seeking to turn their fortunes around and regain their winning form. As Travis Kelce proclaimed, the team has a collective resolve to get back on track and prove their doubters wrong.