In a night that showcased his peak form, Travis Kelce had plenty to celebrate following his standout performance in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Emerging from the field at Allegiant Stadium, the All-Pro tight end confidently declared, “We run this town!”
Kelce’s electrifying game featured his first touchdown of the season – a 5-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter that gave Kansas City a 14-10 lead.
Kelce finished the night with 10 receptions for 90 yards, marking season highs for both stats as the Chiefs extended their undefeated streak to 7-0, preserving their status as the NFL’s only unbeaten team.
This touchdown, Kelce’s 75th career score, was a significant milestone. It moved him past NFL legend Jason Witten for fifth all-time in touchdown receptions by a tight end.
Fittingly, the achievement came on National Tight Ends Day, a nod to the position Kelce has long exemplified.
The three-time Super Bowl champion spiked the ball in the end zone, punctuating his score with an emphatic celebration.
Earlier this season, Kelce faced a slower-than-usual start, which drew some external criticism. By his third game, he had only eight catches, far below his typical production.
In late September, he candidly addressed the slump, saying, “I think this year, stats may say something different, but at the same time you’ll see the same person inside this building, and that’s all I really care about. I’m my own worst critic. Everything outside of this building is just noise.”
Sunday’s game was also a return to a familiar stage; Allegiant Stadium was where the Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl LVIII win over the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime thriller just ten months earlier.
With the win behind them, the Chiefs turn their attention to their next challenge, a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 4, where Kelce and his teammates will look to keep their perfect season intact.
While it may be a bit one-sided, it’s no secret the Chiefs-Raiders rivalry is one of the most heated in the entire league. Needless to say, Kelce’s trash-talking will do nothing to calm down the intensity of the rivalry.
What are your thoughts on his comments? … Do you think yesterday’s performance will help catapult Kelce back to his old form???
