Kelce faces decline but remains a key weapon for Chiefs.
Travis Kelce Taking Hit Prior to Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Reality is starting to set in for Travis Kelce. While he’s still an effective player for one of the NFL’s top teams, Father Time catches up to everyone, and Kelce's turn is coming. The three-time Super Bowl champion is entering another season knowing his role may continue to change.
On Monday, the Daily Mail discussed the Chiefs tight end and the reality facing the 35-year-old as he prepares for the 2025 regular season opener on Sept. 5 in Brazil.
Sixth Best Fantasy Tight End
Kelce is projected as the sixth-best tight end in most fantasy football leagues for the 2025 season. The players ranked ahead of him are:
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
- Tre McBride, Arizona Cardinals
- Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
- TJ Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
Comparable to 2024?
Kelce has always had the drive to be the best in the league, but at age 35, those days are likely behind him. Still, when you consider that he finished the 2024 season as the seventh-best fantasy tight end, his 2025 outlook isn’t all that bad.
He’s still ranked ahead of notable names such as:
- David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
- Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
- Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
'Madden 26' Ranking
Kelce remains the second-ranked tight end in "Madden 26," trailing only George Kittle, who is rated 98 overall. Kelce’s rating is 93, down from last season’s 99, which is the highest rating a player can receive.
Travis Kelce's Career Accomplishments with the Kansas City Chiefs
Outside of his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, Kelce’s career achievements speak for themselves:
- 3x Super Bowl champion
- 4x First-team All-Pro
- 10x Pro Bowl
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Career postseason receptions leader: 174
- 12,151 receiving yards
- 80 total touchdowns
- 7 seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards by a tight end
Regardless of ratings, it’s hard to bet against Travis Kelce. His championship pedigree, paired with Patrick Mahomes as his quarterback, makes him one of the league’s most dangerous threats.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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