Chiefs' Kelce sets new tight end record in win over Chargers

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce plays hero, sets new tight end record in win over Chargers

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 11/21/22

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was nearly unstoppable in Sunday night's 30-27 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kelce finished with six catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score with 31 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

THAT LOOKS FAMILIAR @TKELCE pic.twitter.com/yrDxt42lNq
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 21, 2022

On Sunday night, Kelce accomplished not one but two momentous feats. Kelce tied his career high for touchdowns in a season (11) with seven games still to play. Also, Kelce posted his 33rd 100-yard receiving game, passing Rob Gronkowski for the most by a tight end in the history of the NFL.

Most 100-yd receiving games by a TE IN NFL HISTORY:

Travis Kelce 33
Rob Gronkowski 32
Tony Gonzalez 31 pic.twitter.com/kXoLQF0wGO
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 21, 2022

The seven-time Pro Bowler is leaving the rest of the tight end field behind this season, posting an incredible stat line through 10 games.

Kelce leads all tight ends in receiving yards (855), receptions (69), yards per game (85.5), and touchdowns (11). The 33-year-old leads Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens, who ranks as the second-best tight end in the league, by 304 receiving yards, 21 receptions, and 24.3 yards per carry while snatching six more touchdowns.

Most importantly, Kelce helped the Chiefs improve to 8-2 on Sunday night. Kelce and the Chiefs now own a three-game lead over the Chargers for the AFC West lead.

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