Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to reporters recently via Zoom, discussing load management for star tight end Travis Kelce after limiting his playing time in Week 4.

“That’s probably a good area. I thought he (Travis Kelce)really played well in both the run and pass game. He looked strong all the way through. He’s in great shape right now,” said Reid, “that’s the important part. He came back, and he’d really trained hard and aggressive for this thing. He’s such a big part of it. Not only his effort, but the mentality he comes into these games with —he’s all in all the time. Then it’s my responsibility – he gets mad at me, but it’s my responsibility to make sure that we don’t get too many reps in there. That we give him at least a blow here and there. He’d play every play if he had his choice.”

Kelce appeared in 66 percent of the snaps last Sunday as the coaching staff decided to pull key starters from the game early. The soon-to-be 37-year-old would rather remain on the field, but Reid understands the importance of saving his energy for the end of the season and playoffs.

The ten-time Pro Bowler ended Week 4 with five catches for 48 yards.