Travis Kelce feels ’22’ after delivering best game of season in Chiefs’ playoff win

Travis Kelce He delivered his best game of the season in the biggest game of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season up to that point.

Kelce had seven receptions on eight targets for 117 yards and a touchdown reception. It was the most receiving yards he recorded in a single game in the 2024 season as the Chiefs won the game, 23-14, to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the seventh consecutive time.

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after catching a pass during the AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The star tight end asked how he was feeling while speaking to reporters.

“Twenty-two, baby, 22,” he said, referencing his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s song “22.”

It was the same joke he used when he appeared in “The Pat McAfee Show” before the playoffs. He was asked if he felt he had the energy of a young athlete.

“I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’m 22,” he told McAfee earlier this month.

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball against the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Kelce was able to turn back the clock and put the retirement rumors to rest for at least one more week.

Kelce faced all kinds of criticism during the season, with accusations that he had been washed or spend too much time with his girlfriend. He still managed 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.

Even at age 35, Kelce was healthy all season and only missed Week 18 when the Chiefs decided to rest their starters, having already completed a bye week. With the smell of retirement hanging in the air as the season enters the home stretch, Kelce was asked if Swift had any idea he would consider it a career.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring during the AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Kelce said he has support of Swift to continue playing if you wish.

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