NFL news: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce’s dad takes to social media to defend son

Ed Kelce has a message for Travis Kelce’s critics.

Kelce, 74, took to social media to reward his youngest son’s play this season.

“If anybody is questioning how properly Travis is enjoying, by means of Week 10 he leads all tight ends in whole yardage,” Kelce stated. on Instagram.

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Travis Kelce (87) of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs appears to be like on earlier than the sport towards the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Subject at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, on November 23, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imagn Photographs)

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish led the NFL league amongst tight ends in whole yards by means of Week 10, however fell to second after Week 12. Arizona Cardinals tight finish Trey McBride leads all tight ends in each receptions (80) and yards (797).

Kelce is second within the NFL amongst tight ends with 674 yards, with Indianapolis Colts rookie Tyler Warren proper behind him with 662 yards. The 36-year-old has stepped up once more for the Chiefs this season as he has 54 catches and 4 touchdowns to go together with his 674 yards.

The ten-time Professional Bowler already has extra touchdowns than final season and, regardless of his diminished athleticism, is a dependable goal for Patrick Mahomes.

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Travis Kelce (87) of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs greets followers after the sport towards the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Subject at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imagn Photographs)

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The four-time All-Professional rapidly quashed any discuss of retirement final season, as he introduced his return shortly after the workforce’s crushing Tremendous Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Final week, Kelce stated he would notify the Chiefs of his intention to play in 2026 earlier than NFL Free Company begins in March 2026 to present the workforce loads of time to plan their offseason.

Kelce had 4 catches for 43 yards within the Chiefs’ 23-20 win over the Colts on Sunday. The Chiefs improved to 6-5 with the win, however stay out of the playoff image.

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The Chiefs must get sizzling in the event that they wish to make the playoffs, not to mention win the division.

Their subsequent sport will probably be a spotlight one as they may tackle the surging Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) on Thanksgiving at 4:30 PM ET.

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