Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes pokes fun at Travis Kelce's age based on one key play in win over Texans
He's going! He's going! He's…. almost gone. Travis Kelce truly stepped it up in the Kansas City Chiefs' Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans, making numerous big plays. And he had one in the first half that was actually his longest postseason reception of his career. After a 13 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, […]
He's going! He's going! He's…. almost gone.
Travis Kelce truly stepped it up in the Kansas City Chiefs' Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans, making numerous big plays.
And he had one in the first half that was actually his longest postseason reception of his career.
After a 13 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, Kelce was able to get past two Texans defenders, and had a clear path to the end zone. However, he was being chased by linebacker Henry To'oTo'o and just wasn't fast enough to get those final five yards.
And on Tuesday during an appearance on 96.5 The Fan, Mahomes couldn't help but poke fun at the tight end.
"Yeah, I gave him a little bit after the game," the quarterback said. "I told him he needs to get the knees up, he has to drive a little bit more since he's getting older.
"It's not like he can run as smooth as he used to."
The 35-year-old tight end has received criticism for his lower statistical season this past year, but he proved that he's still got it.
And, while this run didn't result in a touchdown, he later did find his way into the end zone. Plus, along with his seven receptions for 117 yards and one touchdown, Kelce also cemented himself further in both Chiefs and NFL history.
Kelce officially has over 2,000 career receiving yards in the postseason, becoming one of only two players to do so. Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice has the most at 2,245 yards. He also had his ninth career 100-yard game in the postseason, breaking a tie with Rice for the most 100-yard receiving games in NFL postseason history.
Oh, and not to mention he recorded his 20th career touchdown reception in the postseason. Once again, he's only behind Rice (22), for the most playoff touchdown catches in NFL history.
However, if he got his knees up a bit more, he could of have one more touchdown in this past game. Just ask Mahomes.
