Travis Kelce throws a game over the ages to start the party for the Chiefs.
The last year has been very busy for Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Travis Kelce. He has been in a lot of commercials, is the brooding co-host of America’s most downloaded podcast, and is dating one of the most prominent individuals in the world.
But Sunday afternoon was all about He the football player. It was an indication that he is still one of the best tight ends of his time, despite the celebrity news and podcast jokes.
The regular season wasn’t very good for Kelce by his high standards, but Sunday’s 17-10 win over Baltimore was great.
He had 11 catches to 116 yards as well as a touchdown. Yes, his kiss with girlfriend Taylor Swift on the field after the game may have caused a stir on social media.
But before that, it’s all about the important catches he made, like the twisting touchdown catch that put the Kansas City Chiefs on the board. He also broke another of Jerry Rice’s playoff records along with it.
Many people think that Rice is the best broad receiver of all time. During his career, he caught 151 passes within 29 playoff games. That number was passed by Kelce in the first half of his 21st postseason game.
Travis Kelce was even more fired up than usual after hearing all week about the Baltimore Ravens defense that he and the Kansas City Chiefs were going to play.
Because of this, Kelce had another great game, which put the reigning champs Chiefs back toward the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, brother Jason, and mother Donna were all there to see Kelce score a touchdown and catch 11 passes for 116 yards in Kansas City’s 17-10 win over Baltimore in the AFC championship game on Sunday.
It will be in Las Vegas on February 11 and the Chiefs will play the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.
QB Patrick Mahomes has made a living by throwing to Kelce. He said that his longtime partner was excited about the chance to demonstrate what he could accomplish against the Ravens.
Mehhomes said, “He’s among those guys who love a challenge.” “He plays better when the lights are brighter.” That’s what a real champion looks like, and that’s what he is.
With that catch, Kelce broke Jerry Rice’s NFL record for most postseason catches. Rice was an All-Pro tight end four times and a two-time championship champion. He has 156 within 21 playoff games now.
Kelce said right after the game, “Shout at Jerry Rice, baby.” “Believe it. You need to fight to be able to party!”
Kelce was Mahomes’ favorite playmaker and had 1,694 receiving yards in the playoffs. He was second in the league record book, behind Rice’s 2,245.
The Kansas City Chiefs are having a good time. They are going to their fourth Super Bowl in five years and are one win away from their third NFL crown in that time.
Kelce is a big part of this run. He has three touchdowns, including two last week in a win at Buffalo in the divisional round.
“He’s great,” said right tackle Jawaan Taylor. “That just shows how tough he is.” He’s a great leader, and it’s amazing how he gets ready every week.
He is a truly great player. In the playoffs, Kelce has caught two more touchdowns than Rice. Rice had 22 touchdowns, and Kelce got his nineteenth on a Mahomes pass that went 19 yards in the very first quarter.
“Of course, Travis took the wrong path, but he got the ball anyway,” Mahomes said with a laugh.
“When it’s just him and the ball, I offer him a chance. I threw the ball, and he made a great catch.” “He’s a unique player, man.”
This season, Kelce, 34, has become one of the most well-known football players. His relationship with Swift, who is at the height of her fame, and his lead roles in several TV commercials have made him a star in football games and beyond.
Swift could be at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11 when the Chiefs play the 49ers in the Super Bowl, but her “Eras Tour” schedule keeps her from being there.
She has shown up in Tokyo on Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10, but she could still make it to the game because of the time difference.
For Swift fans in Kansas City who want to travel, American Airlines launched a flight from Kansas York to Las Vegas on Feb. 10, the day before the Super Bowl, at 12:30 p.m. local time.
The flight is called 1989, which is the year Swift was born and one of her albums. Flight 87, which is Kelce’s jersey number, leaves Las Vegas to earn Kansas City at 12:20 a.m. local time on Feb. 12 after the game.