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By the end of the 2025 campaign, tight end Travis Kelce led the Kansas City Chiefs in every major receiving statistic despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his career.
His 76 receptions were the third-lowest of his career, with the first two coming in his rookie and sophomore campaigns. Meanwhile, his 851 receiving yards were the second-lowest of his career and his five touchdowns ranked as his third-worst season total.
As the 2026 season approaches, the four-time All-Pro tight end made it clear he needs to perform better than last season, when he was the source of several costly turnovers by bobbling passes from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes that slipped into the hands of opponents.
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"[Just] being more accountable when the ball is in the air," Kelce said. "There were a few games last year that I felt like I put on myself. In the blocking world, being able to get my guy so we can spring guys for bigger gains. And just being a better leader."
For all accounts, Kelce has put in extra time this offseason – apart from his lavish Madison Square Garden wedding with Taylor Swift.
"When we get stuck with adversity hitting, who's going to want to be in that foxhole with you. I want to be one of those guys everybody counts on to get us out of that foxhole," he said.
Kansas City opens the season against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14.
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