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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Travis Kelce
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Travis Kelce
NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Travis Kelce is flagged as a streaming concern in Week 8, suggesting reduced fantasy upside and potential volatility in his usage and production.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
The source expects the first three weeks of the season when Kelce was leading the NFL in yards after catch to be an outlier. Over the past month, Kelce is TE18 on TE20 despite injuries to multiple Chiefs WRs. On tape, he looks just okay, and more of his production now comes from slipping out after chip help or four seconds after the play as Mahomes runs around—production that will come with far less consistency, especially when Rice returns. Kelce also dropped a pass against the Seahawks.PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
At his age, Kelce is expected to transition to more of a secondary piece in the Chiefs offense rather than a primary target. This shift is anticipated to occur when Rashee Rice returns from injury.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Kelce is expected to be among the primary targets for the Chiefs in Week 8 if Rashee Rice returns from injury. He would be part of the condensed target tree receiving most of the touches alongside Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Kenneth Walker III.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
At 37 years old, Kelce is part of a below-average receiving duo with Xavier Worthy in Week 7 with Rashee Rice still out, limiting the Chiefs' passing attack against the Seahawks.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 10th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a chart value of 171 in half-PPR scoring, indicating diminished trade asset value compared to prior seasons.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Travis Kelce is ranked fourth among tight ends in Week 7 fantasy rankings, positioned below Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and George Kittle.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked 9th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 17, a significant drop from his historical elite status, indicating diminished fantasy outlook.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Kelce is priced at $11 in the Shuffle Up rest-of-season rankings, placing him in the 'Talk Them Up, Talk Them Down' tier — a significant drop from his historical elite status, reflecting concerns about his current production and role.NegativeValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked 7th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 20, a significant drop from his historical elite status, reflecting diminished production and role.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Travis Kelce ranks twenty-seventh in winning percentage at 53.13% through four weeks for the Chiefs.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
With tight end injuries mounting across the league, Travis Kelce receives a boost to his already surging role; the source notes the team is expected to bring someone else in at the position, elevating Kelce's usage and target share.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
With Rice and Thornton out at wide receiver, Kelce receives a boost as the primary target in the Chiefs passing game.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Travis Kelce is old and got married and settled down, but he's still Patrick Mahomes's favorite target. The Raiders have allowed five TDs and the third most FPPG to opposing TEs. The source says to fire up Kelce with confidence, like it's 2021 again.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Kelce is TE4 on explosive plays but looks quicker than in previous seasons and holds strong on TE12 expected half PPR points, TE8 targets per game, and team-high 20% target share (TE9). He is an every-week top-10 option with the Chiefs offense rolling. In his previous three games against the Raiders with Mahomes, he was TE20, TE11, and TE4 overall; however, the source argues this Vegas defense is a tier above those units. The Chiefs are projected for 26.0 points as road favorites.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Kelce is projected for 47.5 yards at LV in Week 4. He still leads the league in yards after the catch this season. He had an explosive play on a leak route (same route the Dolphins allowed to George Kittle the previous week, showing good scouting by KC) but did nothing until finding the end zone on his last play of the game.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Ranked TE5 in Week 4; second only to Dalton Kincaid in tight end yardage despite concerns about age; no longer has the highest floor but retains enough production that he shouldn't be benched from starting lineups.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 56th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 3 solid contributor.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked 6th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 202; mid-tier TE asset for trade negotiations.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Kelce has emerged as one of the season's most pleasant surprises, recording 14 receptions for 231 yards and two touchdowns through three weeks—second only to Trey McBride in fantasy points among tight ends. The source ranks him second overall for Week 4, citing the Chiefs' resurgence to second in total offense and third in scoring differential, driven by the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy and Patrick Mahomes' play.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Kelce scored a touchdown catch in Week 3 that gave the Chiefs a 14-point lead with 2:55 remaining in the fourth quarter against Miami, helping seal Kansas City's 24-10 victory.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Kelce caught a touchdown pass that gave the Chiefs a 14-point lead with 2:55 to play in their 24-10 win over the Dolphins, putting away the game.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Kelce is projected for 51.5 yards in Week 3 at Miami and is a must-play option. He looks to be in better shape this year, and the numbers reflect it. He's leading the NFL in yards after the catch through two weeks, and NextGenStats has him turning back the clock to 2022-23 when he was absolutely balling in fantasy football. He's the TE5 on TE8 usage in half PPR, demonstrating elite efficiency on modest volume.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Travis Kelce had a strong showing in Week 2 for Dan Titus' team, contributing to solid overall roster performance despite Titus falling to 0-2.PositiveValueSep 21, 2026
Kelce's Week 2 breakout performance validates mid-to-late-round draft investment for fantasy managers who selected him around the 95th pick on average on Yahoo, a price point that reflected his three-year decline. His resurgence after being "written off" heading into 2026 represents significant value realization for those who took the flier.PositiveBreakoutSep 21, 2026
After a three-year decline from 2023–2025, Kelce posted a monster 9-101-1 line with 20+ fantasy points in Week 2 SNF vs. Colts, earning TE1 overall for the week. His first 100-yard receiving game since 2023 marks a significant reversal; he already has two games with 60+ yards after the catch, exceeding his combined total from 2024 and 2025 seasons per Next Gen Stats. Matt Harmon identified Kelce as the "ace" in the Chiefs' passing game vs. Indianapolis, not Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy, signaling a potential return to elite tight end status for fantasy managers who drafted him around the 95th pick on average.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Kelce projects for 42.5 yards in Week 2 against Indianapolis, ranking tenth among tight ends in the source's projections.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
The source suggests that the new-look Chiefs offense may not help Travis Kelce, indicating that offensive changes could limit his fantasy production despite his elite status.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Ranked 14th among tight ends in Justin Boone's rest-of-season trade value chart with a HALFPPR value of 8; minimal trade value despite historical prominence.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Travis Kelce is on milestone watch heading into Week 1 against the Broncos, indicating he is being tracked for potential statistical achievements or career milestones.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 11th among tight ends for Week 2 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com in the source's official rankings.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Travis Kelce was on the field during Mahomes' 15-yard rushing touchdown in Week 1, with a holding penalty committed on the play that went unflagged, allowing the score to stand.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Travis Kelce is ranked as the No. 11 tight end for Week 1 fantasy football.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Kelce performed well against the Broncos last season, recording a season-best nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown against them in Week 11, but trusting him in the 2026 opener seems risky. Not only is Kelce another year older, but Mahomes is coming off an injury, which could push the Chiefs into a more ground-dominant approach in Week 1. Kelce could still be a top-10 TE if he can find the end zone, but he has a very low floor otherwise against a top-tier defense. The source recommends sitting him in Week 1.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Kelce bounced back statistically in 2025, hauling in 76 receptions on 103 targets for 851 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. He is no longer the elite fantasy player he once was, but has played at least 15 games in 12 straight seasons, giving him a high floor.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Kelce is selected in Round 10 as a tight end option, though the source does not provide specific commentary on his value or projection at this draft position.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Travis Kelce is mentioned as an alternative tight end option available later in drafts compared to Kittle; the source suggests Kelce should be available later than Kittle if you're concerned about drafting an older tight end early.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Travis Kelce is noted as one of the other pass catchers in the Chiefs offense who has one foot in retirement, adding to the uncertainty around the team's passing game depth and role distribution in 2026.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source identifies Kelce as the safest Round 9 pick. While he is no longer the 1,200-yard player of his heyday, Kelce remains a vital chain-mover in the Chiefs offense. His rapport with Patrick Mahomes enabled him to play at a 968-yard pace in games started by the franchise QB last season.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Travis Kelce, at 36 years old, is part of a receiving corps that the source views as limiting Mahomes' fantasy upside for the 2026 season. His age raises concerns about his continued production and reliability.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
In his third straight season with decreasing fantasy PPG, Travis Kelce ranked 28th among tight ends in red-zone target share in 2025; declining production trend and reduced scoring opportunity.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
Travis Kelce is entering his age-37 season with the Chiefs, a factor in the broader fade on Kansas City's passing game and Mahomes' value.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Travis Kelce enters his age-37 season, which is a caveat for the Chiefs' passing game. The source notes that Kelce is one of the Chiefs' two best pass catchers but comes with age concerns.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
One of only three NFL tight ends targeted 100-plus times in at least two of the past three seasons, alongside Trey McBride and Jake Ferguson, establishing him as an elite target-volume tight end.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Kelce finished as TE3 despite declining efficiency, posting a 19 percent target share. The Chiefs did not add a single pass-catcher of note in the offseason. The source has Kelce falling six spots from his 2025 finish, baking in another step down from his former superstar level, which still leaves the source ahead of colleagues and ahead of Kelce's ADP.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Classified as mid-range TE1 in 2026 depth chart outlook.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Positioned as a low-end TE1, indicating marginal tight end1 status with limited upside relative to his historical production.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Travis Kelce is still a serviceable top-12 option in TE Premium, though he's no longer in the elite range of tight ends.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Kelce is working back from the wedding of the century in 2026, a humorous reference to his offseason activities; Patrick Mahomes expects his involvement to normalize as Worthy's role expands.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Travis Kelce ranks third among tight ends in 2025 half-PPR scoring with 152.5 points; under Tight End Premium (1.0 PPR for TEs), his scoring increases to 189 points, a 36.5-point gain that reinforces his value in premium TE formats despite aging.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Kelce's TE10 ADP may be too aggressive as he is well out of his prime. The source notes that Kelce doesn't move the same as he did in his peak years. While the Chiefs are in good shape offensively (11th in projected points), Kelce is projected to be outscored by Dallas Goedert, who has a better chance of seeing more volume in 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
At age 36 in 2026, Kelce's mobility and performance are in question. The source notes that if Kelce isn't moving as well in his age-36 season, it would lower the threshold for other Chiefs receivers like Xavier Worthy to earn flex consideration, implying concern about Kelce's continued elite production.NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
Since 2024, Kelce averages 5.6 receptions on 23% targets without Rashee Rice but 4.3 receptions on 19% targets with him. Rice and Xavier Worthy provide as many questions as explosive upside; if either or both break out to their potential, it will come at the expense of Kelce's underneath looks. Worthy was playing through injuries all last year and should be more involved, especially on crossers where Kelce is targeted himself. The Chiefs also added RB Kenneth Walker III and have a rehabbed Patrick Mahomes.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Kelce's catch rate is almost always over 70%, making him the biggest guy on the field. However, he's not the electric downfield weapon he used to be, and he's only caught 13 touchdown passes the last three years. Kelce's reliable usage makes him a boring but helpful pick in any league with a PPR component, but he is floor-only as the source builds 2026 rosters.NegativeProjectionNo date
Ranked Tier III (#11 overall); at 36 years old, no longer the Hall of Fame pass-catcher he once was, but still finished with the fourth most total fantasy points among tight ends in 2025 at 9.5 FPPG; will be inexpensive in draft season.PositiveProjectionNo date
Only a few years removed from being drafted among the top wide receivers and running backs in fantasy, Kelce is slated as an eighth-or-ninth-round pick. ESPN ranks him 10th among TEs, Yahoo! 13th, and Sleeper ADP 14th, reflecting a significant decline in draft position.NegativeProjectionNo date
Kelce is used as a comp for Brock Bowers' trajectory and as the benchmark for Bowers' potential. Bowers' 13 closest comps averaged +7 YPG in their third NFL season, and that group includes HOF talents like Gates and Kelce. Bowers is positioned as the next Travis Kelce for fantasy football.