TRAVIS Kelce will spend more time on the Kansas City Chiefs bench this season – and here’s why.
The 35-year-old had one of the worst seasons of his NFL career in 2024 in terms of production.
Travis Kelce is coming back for another season after a bitter end to 2024[/caption]
But he’s determined to make another run at the Super Bowl after holding off retirement.
Kelce returned career lows in touchdowns and receiving yards last season.
Speaking on The US Sun show “Ain’t That Our Ball,” our NFL expert Ryan Sanudo said, “He’s not getting any younger, he’s going to be 36 in October and he’s got competition.
“Noah Gray had 40 catches last season.
“Even Robert Tonyan was battling for a roster spot and he has playoff experience for the Packers.
“Things like that could make Andy Reid say ‘you know what, Kelce can be on the side lines a little bit.’
“He averages 80 per cent snaps. Could he get to 70 or 75 per cent in 2025? That might be pushing it.”
Kelce has lost weight and gotten into the best shape of his life for 2025.
He and Patrick Mahomes are chasing a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance.
“Kelce is still going to get his targets from Mahomes,” Sanudo added. “They love connecting.
“Even last year he had third most targets for a tight end.
“He didn’t have that same mojo in 2024 he had in previous years.
“He’s heard the doubters and the naysayers but he’s Travis Kelce and made the Pro Bowl 10 times.
“He’s slimmed down with his weight, he’s really looked to get better in terms of diet.
“And he’s been looking a lot better in this training camp.”
Also on this week’s episode:
- Why the Kansas City Chiefs will be even better in 2025
- Will Patrick Mahomes return to his usual exceptional standards?
- Who can stop Kansas City winning the AFC West?
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