“Yeah, it’s crazy because teams still — the respect factor they have for Travis Kelce is just unreal,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said after Sunday’s 22-17 victory over the Falcons. “It’s well-deserved, but we’re calling a lot of plays for Travis, and it’s like two or three people are going to him. So, I mean, he understands."
Through three games, Kelce has just eight catches on 12 targets for 69 yards. While it’s been just three games it’s still a significant dip in production for the veteran tight end. His 8.6 yards per reception is well off his career average of 12.5 — or even last year’s mark of 10.6. His 2.7 receptions per game is way off last year’s 6.2, the story said. Mahomes did point out the attention Kelce is getting is freeing up other players, especially Rashee Rice who has been the Chiefs fantasy star so far this season.
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