Kansas City’s new offensive approach may force us to reconsider expectations for Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice 👀 (via Yahoo Fantasy Forecast) [Retweeted](

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NegativeValueSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 8.3 with no week-over-week change; ranked 13th among TEs in the Week 2 trade value chart with TEP value of 10.1.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce was in the game on Kansas City's first explosive run, a 28-yard gain that came out of 12 offensive personnel with Kelce and Noah Gray as the tight ends; this indicates he remains part of the Chiefs' heavy personnel packages designed to establish the run game.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Kelce moved into second place all-time for tight end receiving yards after catching a 59-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter of the Chiefs' 31-10 Week 1 win over Denver. He surpassed Jason Witten (13,046 yards) and now sits 45 yards behind legendary Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez on the all-time tight end receiving list. The 59-yard reception was his longest since Week 15, 2021, when he had a 69-yarder against the Chargers.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce accumulated 59 yards on a pass play and added 54 yards after the catch, with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice providing emphatic downfield blocks. His role in the Chiefs' short-passing attack remains central to the offense's success.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce was targeted on Mahomes' first drive in the red zone and accumulated 59 yards on a pass play plus 54 yards after the catch, demonstrating continued trust in the passing game. The source notes that even in the passing game, targets helped Mahomes with downfield blocks and yards after the catch, with Kelce exemplifying this role.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce moved second on the NFL's all-time list for most receiving yards by a tight end with a 59-yard play in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over Denver. Only former Chiefs star Tony Gonzalez (15,127 yards) has more receiving yards at the position than Kelce's current total of 13,073 yards.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Recorded a game-long catch in Week 1 win, continuing his role as a featured target in the Chiefs offense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Kelce is positioned for another banner year despite being 35 years old. He led the Chiefs in receiving with a 59-yard catch-and-run that set up a field goal, demonstrating continued elite production and relevance in the offense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

At 35 years old, Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving with a 59-yard catch-and-run that set up a field goal, signaling another banner year ahead despite his age.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chiefs: RBs: Kenneth Walker: 74% opp share, 58% route share, all i5, split 2 min Workhorse that you want on your fantasy team Emmett Johnson is the clear RB2/handcuff WRs/TEs: Xavier Worthy: 91% route share, 20% TPRR, .6 YPRR, 7.8 aDOT, 20% of routes from slot Great usage but no production Rashee Rice: 88% route share, 6.9% TPRR, .66 YPRR, 2.5 aDOT (standard), 45% of routes from slot Worried about Kenneth Walker’s impact on Rice Tyquan Thornton: 73% route share, 4.2% TPRR, 0 YPRR, 34 aDOT (de...

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce moved into second all-time in receiving yards by a tight end with 13,073 career yards after a 59-yard catch in the third quarter and a six-yard pass in the fourth quarter against Denver in Week 1; he is now ahead of former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (13,046 yards) and only behind former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez (15,127 yards) on the all-time list.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce finished his season opener with 71 yards on three catches, including a 59-yard grab that moved him past Jason Witten to second all-time in tight end receiving yards with 13,073 career yards; only Tony Gonzalez (15,127) remains ahead. At 36 years old in his 14th NFL season, Kelce demonstrated explosive athleticism, reaching nearly 17 mph on his peak run during the 59-yard catch against Denver.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Mile High Report

Travis Kelce recorded a 59-yard catch and run in the third quarter, exploiting Denver's pervasive tackling issues to generate a big-play opportunity.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce had a 59-yard catch and run in the third quarter against Denver's defense, which was plagued by missed tackles throughout the game.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

One manager needed 43 points from Kelce and Walker combined and got 60 (won). Another needed Walker to outscore Kelce by 23 and he outscored by 24 (won by 1). Kelce's performance was solid but not dominant.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce was heavily involved in the Chiefs' dominant Week 1 victory, with multiple catches and first downs. He and Patrick Mahomes connected effectively throughout the game, with the duo described as 'so back' by observers. Kelce had at least three catches for three first downs early in the game.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce had a 59-yard catch and run that set up a first and goal situation for the Chiefs, showcasing the big plays the Chiefs' offense was generating against Denver's struggling defense.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Mile High Report

Travis Kelce had a 59-yard catch and run that set up a first and goal situation, demonstrating his continued ability to create explosive plays and move the chains for Kansas City's offense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce passed Jason Witten for second all-time in receiving yards by a tight end with 13,067 yards. Tony Gonzalez holds the record with 15,127 yards. Kelce's milestone achievement underscores his sustained elite production and longevity at the position.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce's longest reception of 2026 was 59 yards, his longest catch since 2021 when he had a 69-yard reception against the Chargers. The big-play production marks a return to explosive receiving after his longest catch in 2025 was only 44 yards.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Ian Hartitz

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That Travis Kelce 59-yard catch was his longest since 2021 (69 yards in that crazy KC-LAC Thursday night game that he walked off)

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

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OL’ RELIABLE, TRAVIS KELCE 💯

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Travis Kelce was active in the Chiefs' Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14, with his wife Taylor Swift attending the game in person for the first time since Christmas Day 2025.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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Chiefs targets through 2 drives: Xavier Worthy: 3 Travis Kelce: 1 Rashee Rice: 0

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Travis Kelce was targeted once on the Chiefs' opening drive of 2026, though the source notes he got away with a hold on Mahomes' touchdown run that counted.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Travis Kelce was on the field during Mahomes' 15-yard rushing touchdown in Week 1, with a holding penalty committed on the play that went unflagged, allowing the score to stand.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Kelce was targeted on multiple critical third-down situations; caught a 59-yard pass on third-and-6 that moved the Chiefs from their own 37 to the Denver 4, and later converted another third down with a six-yard reception while the Chiefs drove from their own 6 to the 40.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Kelce recorded a game-long 59-yard reception on third-and-6 in the third quarter, helping Kansas City move from their own 37 to the Denver 4 and demonstrating his continued role as a primary target in crucial situations for the Chiefs' offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kelce was targeted multiple times, including a 59-yard completion on third-and-6 in the third quarter that moved the Chiefs from their own 37 to the Denver 4; he also caught a six-yard pass in the second quarter and first quarter.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Referenced in context of McBride's elite production: 'I had no clue why Bowers was going ahead of a dude who just had 3 points less than Kelce's best season ever.' Suggests McBride's Week 1 performance was near Kelce's career-best season pace.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Without Taylor Swift in attendance, Kelce's production has been more inconsistent. In 2023 (before Swift began attending), the Chiefs went 3-2 without her. In 2024, Kansas City was 8-1 when Swift wasn't around and Kelce played, with the Chiefs 12-3 in that situation dating back to 2023. However, in 2025, the Chiefs went 3-7 when Swift did not attend games, suggesting a significant correlation between her presence and team/individual performance.

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