Mike Vrabel compares Patriots' Efton Chism III to Travis Kelce
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has drawn a comparison between wide receiver Efton Chism III and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Following back-to-back victories for the Patriots, Chism shone in the recent win against the Buffalo Bills, securing a game-winning touchdown. In the Week Five matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, he continued to make an impact with five catches for 57 yards. Vrabel noted Chism's ability to make plays despite the absence of star receiver A.J. Brown, who is expected to return soon.
- •Patriots have recorded two consecutive wins after a turbulent start.
- •Efton Chism III scored the game-winning touchdown against the Bills.
- •He contributed with 57 receiving yards from five catches against the Raiders.
- •A.J. Brown remains sidelined with an injury but is expected back soon.
- •Vrabel highlighted Chism's adaptability and playmaking ability.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel says one New England Patriots player is reminding him of Travis Kelce
"Following a turbulent start to the season, the New England Patriots have been able to put back-to-back victories on the board over the last two weeks. An impressive win over the Buffalo Bills last weekend was followed up by an emphatic victory over the in-form Las Vegas Raiders.
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