The Kansas City Chiefs fell short of their Week 5 goal, losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at home for the first time since 2012.
Perhaps lost in the disappointment of the result of the game, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had a huge day, hauling in eight catches on 12 targets for 108 yards and a score. He was the most dominant receiver on the day for Kansas City and his performance helped him advance in the franchise leaderboard for receptions and 100-yard games.
Kelce moved up from third to second in franchise history on the all-time reception list. His 539 career receptions put him ahead of former Chiefs wideout Dwayne Bowe, who has 532 career receptions. Kelce has a long way to go to knock out former Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez, who holds the top spot with over 900 receptions with Kansas City.
Kelce is under contract in Kansas City through the 2025 season and averages around 100 receptions a season with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. So far this season, he has 32 receptions and is pacing for over 100 receptions. If he keeps that pace this year and beyond, Kelce should have a good shot to hold the top spot by the time his career comes to an end.
In addition to the receptions, Kelce tied former Chiefs wideout Otis Taylor for the second-most 100-yard receiving games in franchise history with 20. He needs just seven more games to pass Gonzalez for the most 100-yard receiving games in Chiefs franchise history. He also passed Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe for the sixth-most 100-yard receiving games by a tight end in NFL history according to Chiefs Communications.
Kelce might be disappointed with the results of the Week 5 game, but his performance continues to prove that he’s among the best tight ends in NFL history and in Chiefs franchise history.
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