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Travis Kelce sets NFL career record for yards after catch

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Travis Kelce sets NFL career record for yards after catch

Summary

Travis Kelce became the NFL career leader in yards after catch during Kansas City's victory over Indianapolis on September 20. Kelce reached this milestone in his 14th season, with a total of 6,287 yards after catch recorded since at least 1992. In that game, he had nine receptions for 101 yards and scored a touchdown. Kelce stated he was unaware of nearing the record prior to the game and called it one of the coolest accomplishments of his career. The Chiefs improved to 2-0 following their overtime 33-30 win against the Colts.

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By the Numbers

•Kelce recorded his first 100-yard game of 2026 against Indianapolis.
•Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
•Kelce surpassed Marshall Faulk's record for yards after catch.
•This game marked Kansas City's second win of the season, improving to 2-0.
•Kelce's career encompasses significant regular-season receiving milestones.

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11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce broke an all-time NFL record without realizing he was even close to it

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Dean R Specker/Shutterstock.com Travis Kelce sets yards after catch record Travis Kelce became the NFL career leader in post-catch yardage tracked since at least 1992 during Kansas City’s September 20 victory over Indianapolis. The milestone came in his 14th season with the Chiefs. Kansas City won 33-30 in overtime at Arrowhead Stadium and improved to…
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