From Newsweek · Matt Audilet · · 1m 10s
Kelce dusts it off at 36
One 59-yard catch in Week 1 moved Travis Kelce past everyone but Tony Gonzalez.
In brief
One 59-yard catch in Week 1 moved Travis Kelce past everyone but Tony Gonzalez. Kelce nearly retired this offseason, then opened his 14th season by climbing to No. 2 all-time in tight end receiving yards. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Chiefs open with a rout
Kansas City beat the visiting Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday night to start the 2026 season.
Season 14 for Kelce
In his 14th year with the Chiefs, the tight end led the team in receiving with three catches for 71 yards.
A 59-yard third quarter
One catch-and-run in the third quarter did most of the damage and pushed the 36-year-old past a career milestone.
Second all-time, behind Gonzalez
Kelce now sits No. 2 on the NFL's all-time list for tight end receiving yards, trailing only Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, with 13,073 for his career.
Reid's postgame line
Andy Reid summed up the night with a jab at everyone who counted Kelce out.
“Kelce, he dusted it off, right? Three for 71 yards. Pretty good for an old man that people look crosseyed at”
He almost walked away
Kelce weighed retirement this offseason before re-signing for at least one more year. He turns 37 next month, with the Colts up next in Week 2.
The big picture
Kelce nearly retired this offseason, then opened his 14th season by climbing to No. 2 all-time in tight end receiving yards.
