5 days Ago By Dan Treacy
An early interception by Patrick Mahomes sparked fears the Chiefs' offense might have a tough day in Buffalo on Sunday, but Kansas City put two touchdowns on the board in the second quarter. One of the scores went to a tight end — but it wasn't Travis Kelce. Noah Gray caught Mahomes' second touchdown pass of the day, finding the end zone for the first time all season and putting the Chiefs in front.
Fantasy owners looking for a big day from Kelce, like he's had so many times against the Chiefs' AFC rivals, were disappointed in the first half after three consecutive weeks of high-volume work for the veteran tight end. Here's what you need to know about Kelce's status after a silent first half in Buffalo. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule Is Travis Kelce playing today? Kelce is healthy and active for the Chiefs, but he wasn't targeted much in the first half.
The 35-year-old was targeted only once and didn't record a catch. Rookie Xavier Worthy instead took on the biggest role in the Chiefs' passing game with four catches in the first half. Five Chiefs recorded a catch in the first half, including Gray, Peyton Hendershot and Mike Caliendo.
That's undoubtedly frustrating for fantasy owners, but Andy Reid is attacking the Bills' defense with a few unconventional weapons and having some success doing so. While it hasn't been the season many expected from Kelce, the future Hall of Famer has ben a massive part of the Chiefs' offense in recent weeks. He was targeted at least 12 times in each of Kansas City's last three games leading up to Sunday, including a 14-catch effort in Week 9 and eight catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 10.
Travis Kelce stats vs. Bills Stats updated through halftime. Targets: 1 Catches: 0 Yards: 0 TD: 0 Kelce was held without a catch in the first half against the Bills.
He was one of eight pass-catchers targeted by Mahomes, but only he and Samaje Perine finished the half without a catch among that group. Given Mahomes' legendary connection with Kelce and the his heavy usage over the last three weeks, it figures to be a much busier second half for the All-Pro..
