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fter weeks of speculation about his slow start, finally broke through in the , silencing critics with his first touchdown of the season. The veteran tight end, who had been unusually quiet through the opening weeks of the 2024 NFL season, caught a pivotal touchdown pass from during a critical third-and-goal play in the second quarter. The score not only gave a narrow lead but also marked a turning point for , who had struggled to find his rhythm in previous games.
Kelce's early-season performance had been a point of concern, with just eight receptions for 69 yards across the ' first three games. Questions swirled about whether defenses had figured out how to neutralize one of the NFL's top tight ends. Despite this, Kansas City's offense saw an uptick in Kelce's involvement during Week 4 against the Chargers, when he posted a season-high 89 receiving yards, stepping up after wide receiver That momentum continued as Kelce was targeted 10 times in the following game against the Saints, catching nine passes for 70 yards.
However, his stats dipped dramatically in the next matchup with the , managing only 17 yards in a game that still ended in a Chiefs victory. Yet, even during this dry spell, there was no lack of support from his teammates. Ahead of their game against the Chargers, members of Kansas City's receiving unit, led by Rice, were seen wearing T-shirts to show solidarity with Kelce, highlighting the tight-knit bond within the squad.
Mahomes surpasses Brady in historic achievement Patrick Mahomes added yet another milestone to his career during the team's Week 8 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. Late in the first half, a 16-yard pass to newcomer DeAndre Hopkins marked Mahomes as the fastest player in NFL history to reach 30,000 passing yards. With a perfect 6-0 record this season, Mahomes continues to lead the Chiefs on a dominant run.
But while setting records is impressive, his true focus lies elsewhere-a rare Super Bowl three-peat that would elevate his legacy to new heights. With the still dominating the AFC, all eyes will be on to see if this Kelce's touchdown marks the beginning of a resurgence or merely a momentary reprieve from the critics..
