Travis Kelce’s numbers are down via his first three video games, and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish is nicely conscious of them.
“I performed like trash,” Kelce mentioned of his Week 3 efficiency in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast along with his brother, Jason. “I am enjoying successful soccer. It is not trash, but it surely could possibly be higher.”
Kelce solely has eight receptions for 69 yards and 0 landing catches on 12 targets. If his stat line would not enhance, the nine-time Professional Bowler will end with career lows in receptions and receiving yards.
This season, second-year extensive receiver Rashee Rice appears to be rising as a prime choice for the Chiefs. Thus, he could also be taking some targets away from Kelce. By three video games, Rice leads the group in targets (29), receptions (24), receiving yards (288) and TD catches (two).
Following Okay.C.’s 22-17 highway win over Atlanta, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told the media groups proceed to double- or triple-team Kelce, which is one cause he hasn’t been extra concerned.
Plus, Kelce turns 35 on Oct. 5. Stathead states no TE in NFL historical past has had a 1,000-receiving yard season at 35-plus.
Regardless of Kelce’s struggles, the Chiefs offense appears to be buzzing. Kansas Metropolis (3-0) ranks twelfth within the league in passing yards (211.7) and is tied for seventh in points scored (25 PPG).
“It is soccer, child. Come on now. I am not getting caught up within the getting the targets and all that,” Kelce mentioned. “I simply need need to have a profitable offense. And I believe Pat’s doing an incredible job of discovering the open man and making the proper choices proper now.”
Nonetheless, the Chiefs most likely want Kelce to step up in some unspecified time in the future. Final season, he performed a essential position throughout their Tremendous Bowl run. Within the playoffs, he recorded 32 receptions for 355 yards and three TD catches in 4 video games.
Monitor whether or not Kelce finds his rhythm in Sunday’s highway recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-1). In his final three video games in opposition to the Bolts, he tallied 23 receptions for 345 yards and 4 TD catches via Stathead.
