Travis Kelce shows impressive numbers at age 37 for Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who turned 37 on October 5, is delivering standout performance numbers. In his first four games this season, he has 16 catches for 246 receiving yards and two touchdowns, averaging 15.4 yards per reception. This marks a significant improvement compared to the previous two years, where his yards per reception were 8.5 in 2024 and 11.2 last year. Kelce's role has evolved with fewer catches, indicating he is making the most of his opportunities as the Chiefs adjust their offensive strategy to utilize more ground play. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if his current pace continues.
- •Kelce has 16 catches for 246 yards in four games this season.
- •His average yards per reception has increased from 8.5 in 2024 to 15.4.
- •He averaged four receptions per game, down from 97 catches last year.
- •Kelce is leveraging fewer opportunities for greater efficiency in his play.
- •His performance offers a different approach to the Chiefs' offensive strategy this season.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce Is Doing Something Remarkable at 37 Years Old
"Travis Kelce turned 37 on October 5th, and usually, that's about the time an NFL tight end starts thinking about life after football. Kelce's numbers suggest he's got other plans. Through four games, the Kansas City Chiefs veteran is averaging more yards per catch than he has in years, and Patrick Mahomes is still finding …
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