Travis Kelce passes Jason Witten on all-time TE receiving yards list with wild 59-yard grab in win over Broncos
Travis Kelce entered Monday night's game just 44 yards shy of Jason Witten on the all-time receiving yards list.
On Monday night, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a commanding 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in their season-opening game. This win marked a significant milestone for tight end Travis Kelce, as he surpassed the all-time record for receiving yards by a tight end. Jason Witten, the previous leader, had accumulated 13,046 yards throughout his career with the Dallas Cowboys.
Kelce, who stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 250 pounds, made history with a standout catch that propelled him to 13,073 receiving yards in his NFL career. Only Tony Gonzalez, a Hall of Famer and former Chiefs star, has more receiving yards, having amassed 15,127 during his tenure with the team. Kelce's performance was instrumental in securing the win, as he added two more touchdowns to the Chiefs' tally, leading them to a 21-point victory.
Despite being only 44 yards away from Gonzalez's record before this game, Kelce's impressive start to his 14th NFL season has set a new standard for tight ends.
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