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Travis Kelce finally got his first touchdown of the season

Kelce had been criticized for his slow start to the year

Kelce had been criticized for his slow start to the year

After weeks of speculation about his slow start, Travis Kelce finally broke through in the Chiefs’ AFC West battle against the Raiders, silencing critics with his first touchdown of the season.

The veteran tight end, who had been unusually quiet through the opening weeks of the 2024 NFL season, caught a pivotal touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes during a critical third-and-goal play in the second quarter. The score not only gave Kansas City a narrow lead but also marked a turning point for Kelce, who had struggled to find his rhythm in previous games.

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Kelce’s early-season performance had been a point of concern, with just eight receptions for 69 yards across the Chiefs‘ first three games. Questions swirled about whether defenses had figured out how to neutralize one of the NFL’s top tight ends. Despite this, Kansas City’s offense saw an uptick in Kelce’s involvement during Week 4 against the Chargers, when he posted a season-high 89 receiving yards, stepping up after wide receiver Rashee Rice exited with a knee injury.

That momentum continued as Kelce was targeted 10 times in the following game against the Saints, catching nine passes for 70 yards. However, his stats dipped dramatically in the next matchup with the 49ers, managing only 17 yards in a game that still ended in a Chiefs victory. Yet, even during this dry spell, there was no lack of support from his teammates. Ahead of their game against the Chargers, members of Kansas City’s receiving unit, led by Rice, were seen wearing T-shirts to show solidarity with Kelce, highlighting the tight-knit bond within the squad.