In addition to being one of the best tight ends in NFL history, Travis Kelce also has a reputation for being a legendary teammate - just ask former Chiefs running back Charcandrick West. West, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2014 to 2018,
Refreshed for the playoffs, tight end Travis Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 23-14 divisional round win over the Texans.
The Kansas City Chiefs player also notably gave Swift a '22' hat at the party celebrating the end of her record-breaking Eras Tour in December
Rice leads all players in NFL history with 22 receiving touchdowns in the playoffs. In the divisional round of the playoffs, Kelce added another touchdown to his ledger, giving him 20 all-time — and three away from claiming the new receiving touchdowns record.
Kelce, who’s faced many questions about retirement this season, has acknowledge he’s toward the end of his career on his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason Kelce.
After appearing in all four postseason games for the Chiefs last season, Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, made her return to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the start of the new playoff run. This marked the 21st Kansas City game that Swift has attended since her relationship with Kelce began in September 2023.
The last time Travis Kelce was in action was on Christmas Day when the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The All-Pro tight end did not play in the two-time defending champs' final regular game of the season, which turned out to be a 38-0 loss against the Denver Broncos .
Kelce already is the record holder for career postseason receptions with 165. That’s already 14 more than second-place Jerry Rice, the former San Francisco 49ers star. Ex-Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is third on the list with 118. Tyreek Hill is the only other active player in the top 10 and he’s fifth with 96.
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown played 34 snaps but had no catches in KC’s first playoff game on Saturday. One person completely unconcerned about that 0-fer, though? That would be Brown himself.
For the run-up to the Super Bowl, KFC decorated six of its restaurants in Mexico with NFL decor. The Chiefs-themed locations reference Taylor Swift.
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