Kansas City Chiefs vs Chargers player stats: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce finally breaks out against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a much-needed breakout game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, aiding his team in a 17-10 win.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a much-needed breakout game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, aiding his team in a 17-10 win.

Kelce, 34 — who turns 35 in less than a week — had five catches for 74 yards in the first half alone. Those 74 yards eclipsed the 69 yards he had amassed during the first three games of the season combined. He finished Sunday with 89 yards on seven receptions.

Entering Sunday, Kelce hadn’t caught more than four passes or finished with more than 34 yards in any game this season.

Late in the first half of a win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, Kelce was caught on the sidelines looking despondent, an image that quickly became a meme.

“I think with how defenses are playing us right now, I’m not really getting a lot of opportunities to make plays down the field, but not using that as an excuse,” Kelce said on his podcast before the Chargers game. “Moving forward, still trying to make sure that I can help the team out in that regard.”

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