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Travis Kelce sets record as oldest TE to score rushing TD in Chiefs' win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Travis Kelce sets record as oldest TE to score rushing TD in Chiefs' win

Summary

In a victory over the New York Jets on November 9, 2026, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs scored a rushing touchdown, becoming the oldest tight end in NFL history to achieve this feat. The Chiefs secured a 34-12 win, with Kelce's touchdown marking a pivotal moment that brought his career total to just three rushing touchdowns. Kelce's performance included four receptions for 72 yards, and his rushing TD came on a one-yard run in the third quarter. This game also saw Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a new record for the most passing/receiving yards by a quarterback-tight end duo. As Kelce continues his season, he is on pace for over 800 receiving yards if healthy.

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By the Numbers

•Travis Kelce scored a rushing TD in the Chiefs' 34-12 win over the Jets.
•Kelce becomes the oldest TE to score a rushing TD at 37 years old.
•His touchdown was the third rushing TD of his career.
•Kelce had four receptions for 72 yards in the game.
•Kelce and Mahomes set a record for QB-TE duo passing/receiving yards.

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Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s rushing TD in the team’s 34-12 win over the New York Jets helped him enter the NFL’s history books for a new record. Kelce’s connection with QB Patrick Mahomes saw the duo make NFL history in this win over the Jets for the most passing/receiving yards by a QB-TE duo ever.
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