Travis Kelce’s would-be game-winning lateral against Bills was ‘100 PERCENT IMPROV,’ says Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘Shame it didn’t count, but it shows the type of player that he is’

Taylor Swift may be the accomplished songwriter, but boyfriend Travis Kelce is apparently the improvisational talent in the relationship.

Kelce's future game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night was completely unscripted, according to his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes.

The play was overturned because Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius sidelined Toney, resulting in Kansas City's 20-17 loss. But beyond that, Kelce's quick thinking in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium was a shining example of understanding the game, Mahomes said. 610 Sports Radio's The Drive.

“100 percent improv, man,” Mahomes said Monday. 'That's just a great player playing great in a big moment. Just to have the knowledge of your surroundings, to know that guy is open on the other side of the field, getting the football to him and trying to make a play for the team. It was a really cool play. Too bad it didn't count, but it shows what type of player he is.'

The play unfolded with just over a minute left in Sunday's game, when Mahomes delivered a 25-yard pass to Kelce, who could have gone deep into Bills territory to tie the game. But instead, the All-Pro tight end turned the field with an overhand lateral to Toney down the opposite sideline, resulting in what looked like the winning touchdown.

Kelce's lateral (left) was another example of the tight end's talent, said Mahomes (right)

“To be able to figure out how to roll the ball down the field in two minutes in a big football game against a good team,” Mahomes continued, “he's a legendary player. He does a lot of great things. He has the confidence to do it. He knows the field, and it's like he's playing at a different pace than everyone else to slow it down and make that decision at that moment.”

Unfortunately, Kelce's brilliance wasn't enough as replays showed Toney clearly offside.

As for the offside call and Mahomes' belligerent displeasure with the officials on the sideline, the reigning Super Bowl MVP struck a different tone Monday.

“When things like that happen, you have to move on,” Mahomes said, refusing to point the finger at Toney.

But a new photo has surfaced showing Toney (center, bottom) offside against the Bills

He also seemed to regret his outburst on the sidelines.

“That can't be true in front of the refs or anyone else,” Mahomes said, adding, “Not a good example for kids watching the game.”

The 8-5 Chiefs are still in first place in the AFC West, although they now trail the 10-3 Baltimore Ravens and 9-4 Miami Dolphins for first place and a first-round bye in the postseason.

“We have four games left and we have to do what we can to fight to win the division and reach the play-offs,” he said.