Travis Kelce’s history-making TD catch delights Taylor Swift (0:31)Travis Kelce ties Priest Holmes for most touchdowns in Chiefs history, much to the amusement of Taylor Swift. (0:31)
In the Chiefs’ comfortable 28-7 win over the Washington Commanders, Kelce’s 10-yard touchdown late in the third quarter was a historic one. His 83rd career score tied former running back Priest Holmes for the most total touchdowns in Chiefs franchise history.
Monday’s victory was the Chiefs’ fifth in the past six games, with each coming by double digits. Kelce also had his best game of the season, leading the Chiefs with six receptions on eight targets for 99 yards.
The Chiefs’ lackluster performance on offense in the first half, featuring two giveaways, led to a 7-7 tie at halftime.
“When you look at how everything unfolded in the first half, my drop turned into an interception, and it was kind of us dictating how we were playing,” Kelce said. “When we decided in the second half to just rally together and match [the Commanders’] energy — play strong, play fast and play physical — we ended up putting some points on the board.”
Kelce put together another vintage performance by doing what he has always done throughout his career: devour zone coverage.
“He’s a very patient player, and I’ve been learning that from him constantly,” receiver Rashee Rice said of Kelce. “The first half was slow, and me and him had a talk as soon as we came out before the second half started. He didn’t have to say too much, but just for him to say I need to get going, it still meant a lot.”
“I’m just the old, lucky dog still able to do this thing, man,” Kelce said, smiling. “I’m putting on the pads like I’m 15 years old again. I’m loving every single bit of it.”
Travis Kelce’s history-making TD catch delights Taylor Swift (0:31)Travis Kelce ties Priest Holmes for most touchdowns in Chiefs history, much to the amusement of Taylor Swift. (0:31)
Travis Kelce ties Priest Holmes for most touchdowns in Chiefs history, much to the amusement of Taylor Swift. (0:31)