Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is having a much-needed breakout game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The 34-year-old — who turns 35 in less than a week — had five catches for 74 yards in the first half. Those 74 yards eclipsed the 69 yards Kelce had amassed during the first three games of the season combined.
Entering Sunday, Kelce hadn’t caught more than four passes or finished with more than 34 yards in any game so far this season.
Late in the first half of a win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, Kelce was caught on the sidelines looking despondent, an image that quickly became a meme.
“I think with how defenses are playing us right now, I’m not really getting a lot of opportunities to make plays down the field, but not using that as an excuse,” Kelce said on his podcast before the Chargers game. “Moving forward, still trying to make sure that I can help the team out in that regard.”
Kelce’s teammates showed support for their struggling tight end before the game, as several wore custom T-shirts adorned with Kelce’s name and photos.
