Travis Kelce just broke an NFL all-time record

Travis Kelce just broke an NFL all-time record

Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce broke an all-time NFL record in last night’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers and is now the fastest TE in history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards.

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Kelce made history on Sunday night, becoming the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards. He reached this milestone in just 172 games, surpassing the previous record set by Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez, who achieved it in 210 games.

The record-breaking catch came in Kansas City’s third quarter Football on Sunday evenings in the matchup against the Chargers, when Kelce hauled in a 7-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes to carry the ball to the LA 47-yard line, increasing his yardage total to over 12,000.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs onto the field during player introductions before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field in Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024…


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In his 12th season, Kelce has already broken several Chiefs records previously held by Gonzalez, including marks for most receptions and receiving yards. With 76 each, the two are now tied for the most touchdown catches in franchise history.

This isn’t the only record Travis Kelce has set this season. A few weeks ago, he climbed to No. 3 on the all-time list in receiving yards by a tight end and is now second only to the Dallas Cowboys’ Jason Witten (13,046 yards) and, you guessed it, Gonzalez in first place (15,127 yards).

Additionally, Kelce holds the record for most consecutive seasons and total seasons with 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end, accomplishing the feat seven years in a row. He is also the NFL’s all-time leader in postseason receptions with 165 catches.

Kelce led the Chiefs’ receiving corps in the primetime win, hauling in five catches for 45 yards, while Patrick Mahomes spread the ball around and five pass-catchers rushed for more than 25 yards.

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With a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Chargers in a back-and-forth matchup, the Chiefs secured their ninth straight AFC West Division title. This is the second-longest streak of division titles in NFL history, trailing only the New England Patriots’ 11 consecutive titles from 2009 to 2019.

With the win, the Chiefs (12-1) maintain control of the AFC’s top playoff seed and improve to a perfect 10-0 in games decided by a score or less this season. They have now won 15 straight games by one possession since last season, including the playoffs.

In addition to securing the AFC West title, the Chiefs also secured their 10th straight playoff berth with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Kelce and the Chiefs will next face the Cleveland Browns next Sunday afternoon in a Week 15 game.

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