By MATT McMULLEN
Chiefs Reporter
Travis Kelce has put together his fair share of productive outings for the Kansas City Chiefs over the last six seasons, leading the team in catches (386), receiving yards (4,982) and touchdowns (31) since 2014, but this particular performance takes the cake.
The All-Pro tight end tallied his best game as a professional in the Chiefs’ victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon, hauling in 12 catches for 168 yards – both career-highs – while finding the end zone twice.
His 168 yards through the air were the most ever by a Chiefs’ tight end.
“Travis and [quarterback] Patrick [Mahomes] had something going today that was special,” said Head Coach Andy Reid following the game. “They did a really nice job.”
Mahomes targeted Kelce 13 times in the contest, connecting with the veteran tight end on each of his first 12 throws that direction. Four of those completions came on third down, with the last of the four picking up 25 yards to move the chains on the Chiefs’ final offensive drive.
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