Ed Kelce has publicly defended his son, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, amid ongoing discussions regarding tight end rankings in the NFL. The 74-year-old took to Instagram to commend Travis for his performance this season, emphasizing his leading position in total yardage among tight ends through Week 10. Ed Kelce stated, “If anyone questions how good Travis is playing; through Week 10 he leads all tight ends in total yardage.”
As of now, Travis Kelce has indeed made a significant impact, leading the league as of Week 10 but has since dropped to second place after Week 12. The Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has overtaken him, currently leading in receptions with 80 and total yards with 797. Kelce follows closely behind with 674 yards, while rookie Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts has also made a strong showing with 662 yards.
Despite being 36 years old, Kelce’s performance this season has been impressive. He has recorded 54 catches and four touchdowns, already exceeding last season’s touchdown total. His consistent connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes reinforces his critical role within the Chiefs’ offense. Following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last season, Kelce dismissed retirement rumors, confirming his intention to return to the field.
In a recent game on November 26, 2023, Kelce contributed four catches for 43 yards in the Chiefs’ narrow 23-20 victory over the Colts. This win improved Kansas City’s record to 6-5, although they still find themselves outside the playoff picture. The team now faces a crucial stretch in the season, aiming for a playoff berth or a chance at the division title.
The Chiefs’ next challenge comes on Thanksgiving, November 30, 2023, when they will meet the rapidly improving Dallas Cowboys at 16:30 ET. This matchup is expected to test the Chiefs’ postseason aspirations and Travis Kelce‘s continued influence on the game. With the stakes high, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the veteran tight end will perform in the coming weeks.
