Travis Kelce Fastest Tight End to 11K Receiving Yards: How Far is Chiefs Star from All-Time Record?

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce sets records as the fastest tight end to reach 11,000 receiving yards, making him one of the best ever.

Travis Kelce has been making waves in the NFL, breaking records and reaching impressive milestones at an unprecedented rate. In the recent divisional showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Raiders, Kelce achieved yet another remarkable feat, becoming the fastest tight end in history to reach 11,000 receiving yards in just 154 games.

This milestone adds to Kelce's growing list of accomplishments, having already surpassed the Chiefs' all-time receiving yards leader, Tony Gonzalez. Kelce's achievement also puts him ahead of Gonzalez in terms of the speed at which he reached 11,000 receiving yards, beating the former record by a significant margin of 37 games. In comparison, Antonio Gates reached this milestone in 201 games, and Jason Witten in 202.

While Kelce currently holds the fourth position for most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history, he still has a way to go to catch up to Gates, who holds the top spot. However, Kelce did surpass Shannon Sharpe last season, and it is predicted that he could potentially catch up to Gates by the 2024 season.

Kelce also holds the record for the highest average receiving yards per game by a tight end in NFL history, with an average of 72.0. Additionally, he is just one touchdown away from tying Jason Witten for fifth place on the all-time list of touchdown catches by a tight end.

In terms of career receptions, Kelce currently ranks fourth on the all-time list for a tight end, with 955 receptions needed to catch up to Gates for third place. Considering that Gonzalez finished with 1,325 receptions and Witten with 1,228, Kelce still has a significant journey ahead of him.

Regardless of the statistics, Kelce's impact on the game is undeniable. His exceptional talent and skill make him one of the greatest receiving tight ends in NFL history, and there is the potential for him to be considered the best of all time when all is said and done. With each game, Kelce continues to solidify his legacy as a true legend of the sport.

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