The career of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is likely destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He continues to add accolades to his resume that put him in very rare air in the league’s legacy.
During the Chiefs’ 17-10 victory over the Chargers, Kelce captured an illustrious title in the franchise’s history. At the start of the second quarter, with 14:09 left before the half, Kelce caught a five-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, putting him ahead of Tony Gonzalez for most receptions in franchise history.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid congratulated Kelce after the game for his accomplishments and his ability to beat the defense on several plays last Sunday.
“(Travis) Kelce had a nice day, and it was good to see that – which we knew was going to happen somewhere along here,” said Reid on Monday. “They (the Chargers) played quite a bit of zone, so (they) allowed Kelce to work in zones, and they weren’t squeezing him on that.”
History made.
The catch that gave @tkelce the franchise record for most receptions 🏹 pic.twitter.com/76s4Y1HakF
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 29, 2024
Kelce now owns 922 career receptions, ranking first by a tight end and any pass catcher in club history. He already ranks second for most receptions in a tight end’s first 12 seasons. Despite missing nearly his entire rookie season due to injury, he trails Jason Witten by 21 receptions.