Travis Kelce had his best game of the season in the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest game of the season thus far.
Kelce had seven catches on eight targets for 117 yards and a touchdown. This is the most receiving yards he has recorded in a single game during the 2024 season as the Chiefs won the game, 23-14, to advance to the championship game of the AFC for the seventh consecutive time.
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after catching a pass during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The star was asked how he was feeling as he spoke to reporters.
“Twenty-two, baby, 22,” he said, referencing girlfriend Taylor Swift’s song “22.”
It was the same joke he used during his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” before the playoffs. He was asked if he felt like he had the energy of a young athlete.
“I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’m 22,” he told McAfee earlier this month.
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
Kelce managed to turn back the clock and put the retirement rumors to rest for at least another week.
Kelce faced all kinds of criticism during the season, with accusations that he was washed up or spending too much time with his girlfriend. He still managed to make 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
Even at 35 years old, Kelce was healthy all season and only missed Week 18 as the Chiefs decided to rest their starters, having already completed a bye week. With the smell of retirement creeping in as the season enters the homestretch, Kelce was asked if Swift thinks he calls it a career.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kelce said he has Swift’s support to continue performing if he wants.
