{
  "id": 19802788,
  "title": "‘The will to win’: Chiefs coach explains how Travis Kelce remains dominant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/the-will-to-win-chiefs-coach-explains-how-travis-kelce-remains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T12:15:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/win-chiefs-coach-explains-travis-121537055.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in his 14th season with the team, continues to dominate despite his advancing age. His offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, attributes Kelce's sustained performance to his unwavering determination to win and desire to succeed. Even though Kelce flirted with retirement this offseason, he ultimately decided to return to Kansas City, where Bieniemy had previously worked from 2018 to 2022. The 37-year-old tight end has been on track for a 1,000-yard season, with 33 catches for 482 yards, averaging 14.6 yards per reception, and leading the team in receiving despite the addition of wide receiver Josh Downs. Bieniemy praised Kelce's immense energy, his role as a leader, and his ability to impart valuable leadership lessons to younger players on the team. He emphasized that Kelce's will to win is far more important than the statistics, as it also reflects his commitment to helping the team in any way possible.",
  "summary": "Travis Kelce isn’t slowing down in his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs. And his offensive coordinator has a pretty simple explanation for why. Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy praised the 37-year-old tight end on Thursday, saying Kelce still brings the same energy and same desire to win that he did early in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Travis Kelce, 37, dominates in 14th season with Kansas City Chiefs",
    "Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy credits Kelce's determination to win",
    "Kelce returns despite retirement flirtation, leads team in receiving"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kelce’s sustained production despite his age reinforces his role as a vital mentor and cornerstone for a Kansas City offense that continues to rely on his veteran leadership.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}