Week 11 at Los Angeles Rams
Travis Kelce caught six of his seven targets last week for 46 yards. It was his worst game of the season since Week 1, and it wasn't even that bad of an outing, at least for PPR formats. Expect Kelce to be more involved in the offense this week vs. the Rams in what should be a high-scoring contest.
The Rams are about average when it comes to defending the TE position, but they have given up a touchdown to TEs in three of the last four games. Kelce should be viewed as a strong TE1 option.
Week 10 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs in targets (9), receptions (7) and receiving yards (99) last week. He also scored twice. He's now led the Chiefs in receiving in six of their nine games this season, and he's only put up one dud performance (Week 1) all year. With Sammy Watkins likely out this week, Kelce could expect to get a few more looks.
He gets a difficult matchup against the Cardinals this week. Arizona has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to opposing TEs this year, and haven't given up a touchdown to the position since Week 2. Still, it's hard to bet against Kelce in 2018. He's a must-start TE1 option this week.
Week 9 at Cleveland Browns
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs in targets (10) last week while finishing 6-79-1. He has five-plus catches and 60+ yards in seven straight games while scoring four touchdowns in that span. He's the second-highest scoring tight end in fantasy this season due to his reliable high production.
He gets a decent matchup this week against the Browns who have allowed two 100+ yard games to tight ends this season. Kelce should be just fine and can continue to be viewed as a strong TE1 option in Week 9.
Week 8 vs. Denver Broncos
For the fifth time in seven games this season, Travis Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving last week. He caught all five of his targets for 95 yards. He now has 50+ yards in every game since Week 2, scoring three touchdowns in that span.
Kelce will face a Broncos defense he played well against earlier in the year (7-78-1). Kelce and the Chiefs are on a roll, and there's no apparent reason why they'd slow down now. Kelce can be viewed as a strong TE1 play.
Week 7 vs. Cincinatti Bengals
Travis Kelce continued his strong season last week, finishing with 61 yards. He now has at least five receptions and 60 yards in five straight games, while scoring three touchdowns in that span. He's been the third-highest scoring TE in fantasy so far, so clearly he's been a good option for owners.
He gets a favorable matchup against the Bengals this week, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing TEs. Cincy got abused by the Steelers' TEs just one week ago, giving up 129 yards to the position. It's the second time this season TEs have gone over 100 yards vs. the Bengals. Kelce can be viewed as a must-start TE1 play.
Week 6 at New England Patriots
Travis Kelce continues to be a valuable asset in fantasy as he led the Chiefs in receiving for the fourth straight game. He also put up his third 100-yard game of the season, and only Zach Ertz has more yards than Kelce at the TE position.
Expect another big game from Kelce this week against the Patriots. New England just allowed a huge game to Eric Ebron a week ago and have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to the position this year. Kelce is a strong TE1 play vs. New England.
Week 5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Kelce put together another big game last week finishing 7-78-1 on 12 targets. He's now had double-digit targets in three straight games, averaging over 100 yards during that stretch. He's been one of the very few reliable tight ends in 2018.
He gets a very tough matchup against the Jaguars this week, but that shouldn't affect how you play him. Kelce is still a strong TE1 choice considering how shallow the position has become this year.
Week 4 at Denver Broncos
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving (8-114) for the second straight game. He leads Kansas City in targets (26) and receptions (16) this season, despite having a one-catch game in Week 1. He's clearly one of the few tight ends of value left in the league.
We expect his success to continue this week against the Broncos. He did miss one game vs. Denver last season, but in his other game, he put up a ridiculous 7-133-1 stat line. It's hard to imagine you'd have many better options at tight end than Kelce. He's a must-start TE1 play against Denver.
Week 3 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs in targets (10), receptions (7), yards (109) and touchdowns (2) last week. It was a dominating effort and something fantasy owners really needed to see after his poor one-catch effort in Week 1.
He'll face the 49ers in Week 3, which shouldn't be a problem. San Francisco has allowed a touchdown to a TE in consecutive weeks and Kelce is always a threat to have a big game. He should be viewed as a clear-cut TE1 choice.
Week 2 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Travis Kelce is one of the best tight ends in football, but he certainly didn't look like it in Week 1. After seeing six targets (second-most on the team), he finished with just one catch for six yards. It's not too much of a surprise considering Kelce struggled against the Chargers last season, but it certainly was not the start fantasy owners wanted.
Expect Kelce to bounce back in Week 2 vs. the Steelers. While it's not a great matchup, it would take a lot for us to not like Kelce as a TE1 option for the rest of the season. He always has the potential for a big game, which is rare from the position in 2018.
