Week 17 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Nothing official has been made on Travis Kelce as of this writing, but it's highly possible the Chiefs rest their star tight end. Kansas City is already resting Patrick Mahomes, and injuries will likely force them to rest CEH, Le'Veon Bell, Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. While Kelce isn't injured, it seems dangerous for K.C. to put him out there in a meaningless game. Kelce has been a star, but there's no point in risking him. There are no real replacement options at TE in Kansas City that make sense for fantasy.
Week 16 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Travis Kelce didn't hit 100 yards last week, so he's basically useless. Jokes aside, Kelce was productive once again with a stat line of 8-68-1. He's been absolutely dominant since Week 8 when the Chiefs upped their pass attempts per game. In the seven games in that span, Kelce is averaging 8.3 receptions for 116.7 yards with 0.7 touchdowns. That's a high volume of productivity over a long period of time. He's an easy must-start TE1 in Week 16. Especially in a favorable matchup against the Falcons, who have allowed the second-most receptions to tight ends this season.
Week 15 at New Orleans Saints
Travis Kelce had another dominating performance last week, finishing 8-136-1 on a team-high 10 targets. Kelce is fifth in the NFL in receptions, first in receiving yards and sixth in receiving touchdowns. He has six 100-yard games, five of which have come within the last six games. He's also scored four touchdowns in that span. He gets a tough matchup against the Saints (No. 1 aFPA) this week, but it'd be foolish to consider resting Kelce. He's a must-start TE1 in Week 15.
Week 14 at Miami Dolphins
Travis Kelce had another dominating performance last week, seeing a team-high 12 targets and finishing 8-136-1. He now has five 100-yard games this season and has scored in seven games. Also, four of his five 100-yard games have come within his last five outings. He gets a fairly tough matchup against the Dolphins this week. Miami has given up the eighth-fewest receptions, sixth-fewest yards and fifth-fewest touchdowns to tight ends this season. But Kelce should be viewed as a matchup-proof option. He's a must-start TE1 in Week 14.
Week 13 vs. Denver Broncos
Tyreek Hill stole the show last week with a historic performance, but Travis Kelce wasn't completely forgotten about. Kelce converted on all eight targets for an 8-82 game. He snapped his three-game streak of 100 receiving yards, but it was still a good game. Kelce has now topped 80 yards in all but four games this season as he remains a strong TE1 play. He faces the Broncos this week, a team he had his worst outing against earlier in the season (3-31). While the Broncos are a tough TE matchup (No. 2 aFPA), that was also a weird game where the Chiefs had Mahomes throw a season-low 23 pass attempts. Kelce should still be viewed as a must-start TE1 in Week 13.
Week 12 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Travis Kelce once again showed why he's the top tight end with another dominating performance last week. Kelce finished 8-127-1 last week as he's now had an absurd three games in a row with 100+ yards. There's not much to say about Kelce other than you should make him a must-start option each week. But if it makes you feel even better about starting him, he gets a solid matchup against the Bucs this week, who have allowed the seventh-most receptions to tight ends this season.
Week 11 at Las Vegas Raiders
Travis Kelce saw 12 targets for the second straight game in the Chiefs' last appearance, finishing with a season-high in receptions (10) and yards (159). He didn't score, just the fourth game this season where he didn't find the endzone, but he was clearly productive enough to make up for that. Kelce has seen 12+ targets in four games this season, including one against the Raiders — the team he faces this week. Kelce finished 8-108-1 in that game. Expect another strong performance from Kelce in Week 11. He's a must-start TE1 this week.
Week 9 vs. Carolina Panthers
Travis Kelce had another great game last week, finishing 8-109-1 on 12 targets. In eight games played, Kelce has a touchdown in five, 6+ receptions in five, 80+ yards in four and 7+ targets in six. He faces a tough Panthers defense this week that's allowed the seventh-fewest receiving yards to tight ends this season, but that shouldn't concern owners. Kelce is an easy must-start TE1 play in Week 9.
Week 8 vs. New York Jets
Travis Kelce had his worst game of the season last week, finishing 3-31 on three targets, setting a season-low in yards and targets. It was his only game this season below six targets. The Chiefs' game plan was thrown off due to defensive/special teams scores. Kelce should be fine moving forward, and should be viewed as a must-start TE1. He'll face a poor Jets defense this week, which has allowed five touchdowns to tight ends so far this season.
Week 7 at Denver Broncos
Even though the Chiefs passed a season-low 26 times last week, Travis Kelce still had a dominating performance. Kelce caught five of seven targets for 65 yards and two touchdowns. He's finished with at least 50 yards in every game and has caught a touchdown in all but two games. Kelce is not only one of the best fantasy tight ends this season, but one of the best players in general. He'll be a must-start option in Week 7 against the Broncos.
