Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has broken many records during his time in the NFL, and after a 19-yard catch against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, he inched closer to setting another high-water mark among players at his position.
Kelce went into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers fourth on the all-time list of receiving yards for a tight end, needing just six yards to pass the great Antonio Gates.
After early scores by both teams in the first quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued to air out the ball, and found Kelce on a short screen where he was able to pick up 19 yards after the catch.
This catch put the former Cincinnati Bearcat at third on the all-time list of receiving yards by a tight end, passing Gates:
With that 19-yard reception, TE Travis Kelce passes TE Antonio Gates (11,841) for the 3rd most receiving yards by a TE in NFL history. Kelce now has 11,854 receiving yards.
— Chiefs Communications (@ChiefsPR) November 24, 2024
As Kelce continues his reign of dominance, he is well on his way to earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio upon his retirement.
Stay tuned to see if the All-Pro tight end can rack up even more yards as Kansas City looks to get back into the win column against the Panthers.
