While making a strong effort to be ready to play in week 1, the Kansas City Chiefs’ All Pro tight end Travis Kelce ultimately missed the Week 1 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. Kelce suffered a bone bruise on the Tuesday practice leading up to the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” opener.
The worst-case scenario for Kelce has been avoided, as hyperextension injuries can often result in ligament injuries (such as the ACL or MCL), muscle strain or potential fractures. A fracture or ligament tear would have placed Kelce on injured reserve for the entirety of the season.