Travis Kelce Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 36
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 250 lb
- Experience
- 14th season
- Drafted
- 2013 R3, #63
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 16.4
- Pos rank
- TE3
- Rostered
- 96%
Week 4 at Raiders, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 4th vs. TEs, favorable
Travis Kelce Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
16.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Travis Kelce's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DEN,10.1,TE16
- Week 2, Win,vs IND,25.1,TE2
- Week 3, Win,at MIA,13.9,TE11
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at LV,FavorableRaiders vs. TEs
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs LAC,NeutralChargers vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at SEA,NeutralSeahawks vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Travis Kelce?
Kelce is averaging 16.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 14 catches for 231 yards and 2 TD on 18 targets. That ranks TE3, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per target (12.8) is in the 95th percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (77.8%) is the weakest, in the 70th. His quarterback has been Patrick Mahomes.
His best week was TE2 in Week 2 against the Colts (25.1 points); his worst, TE16 in Week 1 against the Broncos (10.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 4 and the Cardinals (6th vs. TEs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Kelce ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
19.8%73rd percentile, above average
Yards per target
12.895th percentile, above average
Catch rate
77.8%70th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.7384th percentile, above average
Travis Kelce 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Broncos | W 31–10 | 10.1 | TE16 |
| 2 | vs Colts | W 33–30 | 25.1 | TE2 |
| 3 | @ Dolphins | W 24–10 | 13.9 | TE11 |
| Total | 3–0 | 49.1 | TE3 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KC | 3 | 18 | 14 | 231 | 2 | 49.1 | 16.4 | — |
| 2025 | KC | 17 | 108 | 76 | 851 | 5 | 193.2 | 11.4 | TE3 |
| 2024 | KC | 16 | 133 | 97 | 823 | 3 | 195.4 | 12.2 | TE5 |
| 2023 | KC | 15 | 121 | 93 | 984 | 5 | 219.4 | 14.6 | TE3 |
| 2022 | KC | 17 | 152 | 110 | 1,338 | 12 | 316.3 | 18.6 | TE1 |
| Career | 195 | 1,526 | 1,094 | 13,233 | 84 | 2911.1 | 14.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The warning signs are the seven drops, a 6.5 percent drop rate, and four interceptions thrown his way, plus a 11.2 yard-per-catch figure that leans entirely on Mahomes funneling him short targets. Behind him on the depth chart: Noah Gray. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 17. Injury history
- 2023anklePlayed through
- 2023knee1 game
- 2021backPlayed through
- 2020kneePlayed through
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Travis Kelce Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Travis Kelce in Week 4?
Travis Kelce is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Raiders, as the TE3 in PPR total points this season (16.4 a game). The Raiders rank 4th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Kelce.
How many fantasy points is Travis Kelce averaging in 2026?
Travis Kelce is averaging 16.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 49.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 13.9 points.
Where does Travis Kelce rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Travis Kelce ranks TE3 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Travis Kelce worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Travis Kelce is a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 96% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Travis Kelce's fantasy football role?
Travis Kelce is the Chiefs' starting TE, with Noah Gray behind him. He is averaging 6.0 targets a game, on 79% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Travis Kelce's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Travis Kelce's next three games are Week 4 at the Raiders (4th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable), Week 6 vs. the Chargers (19th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral) and Week 7 at the Seahawks (18th in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Travis Kelce been in fantasy football this season?
Travis Kelce has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.8 points around his 16.4-point average.
What is Travis Kelce's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Travis Kelce's floor has been 10.1 PPR points (Week 1, TE16) and his ceiling 25.1 (Week 2, TE2). His median week has been 13.9 points. See Kelce's full game log.
Travis Kelce 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Kansas City ChiefsTouchdowns account for 24% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 14
- Yards
- 231
- TD
- 2
- Targets
- 18
16.5 Y/R77.8% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 49.1
- Pos rank
- TE3
25.1 Best Week 2 vs IND10.1 Worst Week 1 vs DEN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Kelce is a downfield target (6.7 yards per target last season), with a 19.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 12.8 | 98th | 8.2 | 69th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.95 | 88th | 1.14 | 60th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.63 | 71st |
| YAC per reception | 11.1 | 100th | 5.8 | 73rd |
| Catch rate | 77.8% | 78th | 71.6% | 38th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 19.8% | 80th | 19.7% | 92nd |
| Snap share | 78.3% | 73rd | 82.0% | 83rd |
| Air-yards share | 21.2% | 93rd | 15.9% | 90th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 33rd | 12 | 73rd |
| Route participation | — | — | 87.4% | 92nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 6.6 | 55th | 6.7 | 60th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Kelce gains a lot per target and commands air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 6.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
16.4
Fantasy PPG
6.0
Targets/g
77
Rec yds/g
Travis Kelce career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 18 | 14 | 231 | 2 | 0 | 49.1 | 16.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 108 | 76 | 851 | 5 | 1 | 193.2 | 11.4 | TE3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 133 | 97 | 823 | 3 | 1 | 195.4 | 12.2 | TE5 |
| 2023 | 15 | 121 | 93 | 984 | 5 | 0 | 219.4 | 14.6 | TE3 |
| 2022 | 17 | 152 | 110 | 1,338 | 12 | 5 | 316.3 | 18.6 | TE1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 134 | 92 | 1,125 | 9 | 3 | 261.8 | 16.4 | TE2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 145 | 105 | 1,416 | 11 | 0 | 311.8 | 20.8 | TE1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 136 | 97 | 1,229 | 5 | 4 | 253.3 | 15.8 | TE1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 150 | 103 | 1,336 | 10 | 0 | 292.6 | 18.3 | TE1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 122 | 83 | 1,038 | 8 | 7 | 234.5 | 15.6 | TE1 |
| 2016 | 16 | 117 | 85 | 1,125 | 4 | -5 | 223.0 | 13.9 | TE1 |
| 2015 | 16 | 103 | 72 | 875 | 5 | 0 | 187.5 | 11.7 | TE9 |
| 2014 | 16 | 87 | 67 | 862 | 5 | 0 | 173.2 | 10.8 | TE9 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | TE90 |
| Career | 195 | 1,526 | 1,094 | 13,233 | 84 | 16 | 2911.1 | 14.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
14.9
Career PPG
196 games over 13 seasons
98%
Availability
Share of team games he played
68%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
7.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Kelce has averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game over 196 games and 13 seasons, with 12 top-12 finishes (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 16.4 per game, up 5.0 from 2025. His volume has held at about 6.0 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Patrick Mahomes.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Kelce's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,416Rec yards2020
- 12Rec TD2022
- 316.3Fantasy pts2022 · TE1
- 13,287Career rec yds2014–2026
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Travis Kelce Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Travis Kelce have in 2026?
Travis Kelce has 49.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 16.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE3 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Travis Kelce have this season?
Travis Kelce has 231 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 14 catches and 18 targets. His high was 101 yards, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many receptions does Travis Kelce have this season?
Travis Kelce has 14 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 a game, on 18 targets. His high was 9 catches, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many targets does Travis Kelce have this season?
Travis Kelce has drawn 18 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 6.0 a game, and caught 78% of them. His high was 11 targets, in Week 2 against the Colts.
How many receiving touchdowns does Travis Kelce have this season?
Travis Kelce has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Travis Kelce averaging?
Travis Kelce is averaging 77.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 231 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Travis Kelce averaging?
Travis Kelce is averaging 16.5 yards per reception in 2026, 231 yards on 14 catches.
How many games has Travis Kelce played in 2026?
Travis Kelce has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Travis Kelce's stats last season?
In 2025, Travis Kelce caught 76 of 108 targets for 851 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 193.2 PPR points (11.4 per game), a TE3 finish.
What are Travis Kelce's career NFL stats?
Across 14 seasons and 195 games, Travis Kelce has 1094 catches for 13,233 yards and 84 touchdowns, for 2911.1 PPR fantasy points (14.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Travis Kelce have in his career?
Travis Kelce has 86 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 84 receiving, over 195 games.
How many career receiving yards does Travis Kelce have?
Travis Kelce has 13,233 career receiving yards over 14 seasons, on 1,094 catches.
Travis Kelce Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.4
Targets/g
6.0
Rec/g
4.7
Rec yds/g
77.0
Yds/rec
16.5
Across 3 games in 2026, Travis Kelce has averaged 6.0 targets, 4.7 receptions and 16.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Travis Kelce has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against IND (25.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against DEN (10.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN13th | W 31-10 | 10.1 | 5 | 3 | 71 | 0 | 23.7 | TE16 |
Week 1 · DEN · W 31-10 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | IND10th | W 33-30 | 25.1 | 11 | 9 | 101 | 1 | 11.2 | TE2 |
Week 2 · IND · W 33-30 · 25.1 pts
How the 25.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIA5th | W 24-10 | 13.9 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 1 | 29.5 | TE11 |
Week 3 · MIA · W 24-10 · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks and one TE2 week. For a tight end ranked TE3 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between TE2 and TE16.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
TE1 week at Miami
2/2, 59 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
9/11, 101 yds, 1 TD.
Just 9.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Denver
3/5, 71 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (16.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
Travis Kelce Game Log 2021
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.4
Targets/g
8.4
Rec/g
5.8
Rec yds/g
70.3
Yds/rec
12.2
Across 16 games in 2021, Travis Kelce has averaged 8.4 targets, 5.8 receptions and 16.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Travis Kelce has finished as a top-12 TE in 12 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 13. The best week was Week 15 against LAC (41.1 points); the lowest was Week 8 against NYG (3.7).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE16th | 25.6 | 7 | 6 | 76 | 2 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE4 |
Week 1 · CLE · 25.6 pts
How the 25.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL2nd | 23.9 | 8 | 7 | 109 | 1 | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE1 |
Week 2 · BAL · 23.9 pts
How the 23.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAC3rd | 17.4 | 11 | 7 | 104 | 0 | 14.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE4 |
Week 3 · LAC · 17.4 pts
How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PHI1st | 6.3 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE26 |
Week 4 · PHI · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | BUF30th | 17.7 | 10 | 6 | 57 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE6 |
Week 5 · BUF · 17.7 pts
How the 17.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | WAS17th | 17.9 | 11 | 8 | 99 | 0 | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE3 |
Week 6 · WAS · 17.9 pts
How the 17.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | TEN28th | 13.5 | 12 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE7 |
Week 7 · TEN · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYG20th | 3.7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE34 |
Week 8 · NYG · 3.7 pts
How the 3.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | GB13th | 17.8 | 8 | 5 | 68 | 1 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE3 |
Week 9 · GB · 17.8 pts
How the 17.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LV6th | 19.9 | 10 | 8 | 119 | 0 | 14.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE1 |
Week 10 · LV · 19.9 pts
How the 19.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL10th | 18.8 | 8 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 14.8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | TE2 |
Week 11 · DAL · 18.8 pts
How the 18.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 13 | DEN29th | 5.7 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE24 |
Week 13 · DEN · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | LV6th | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE25 |
Week 14 · LV · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | LAC3rd | 41.1 | 13 | 10 | 191 | 2 | 19.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE1 |
Week 15 · LAC · 41.1 pts
How the 41.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | CIN8th | 13.4 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | TE5 |
Week 17 · CIN · 13.4 pts
How the 13.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | DEN29th | 13.4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TE9 |
Week 18 · DEN · 13.4 pts
How the 13.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2021: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
12 TE1 weeks, one TE2 week and three busts. For a tight end who finished TE2 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE4 · Wk 2 TE1 · Wk 3 TE4 · Wk 4 TE26 · Wk 5 TE6 · Wk 6 TE3 · Wk 7 TE7 · Wk 8 TE34 · Wk 9 TE3 · Wk 10 TE1 · Wk 11 TE2 · Wk 13 TE24 · Wk 14 TE25 · Wk 15 TE1 · Wk 17 TE5 · Wk 18 TE9
Game-by-Game Breakdown
TE1 week at Denver
4/5, 34 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Cincinnati
5/7, 25 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, -1 rush yds.
Just 3.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
10/13, 191 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
3/4, 27 yds.
Just 6.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Denver
3/8, 27 yds.
Just 3.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Dallas
5/8, 74 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week at Las Vegas
8/10, 119 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Green Bay
5/8, 68 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
4/6, 27 yds. 1 fumble lost.
Just 4.5 yards per target. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Tennessee
7/12, 65 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week at Washington
8/11, 99 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
TE1 week vs. Buffalo
6/10, 57 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
4/6, 23 yds.
Just 3.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. the Chargers
7/11, 104 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
TE1 week at Baltimore
7/8, 109 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. Cleveland
6/7, 76 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Travis Kelce Game Log FAQ
How did Travis Kelce do in his last game?
Travis Kelce scored 13.9 PPR points in Week 3 at the Dolphins, a 24–10 win, a TE11 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 59 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce score in his last game?
Travis Kelce scored 13.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Dolphins, a TE11 finish for the week. That was 2.5 below his season average of 16.4.
How many receiving yards did Travis Kelce have in his last game?
Travis Kelce had 59 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 3 at the Dolphins, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Travis Kelce score in his last game?
Travis Kelce scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Dolphins: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Travis Kelce have in his last game?
Travis Kelce caught 2 of 2 targets for 59 yards in Week 3 at the Dolphins.
What were Travis Kelce's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Colts, a 33–30 win, Travis Kelce caught 9 of 11 targets for 101 yards and 1 touchdown. That was 25.1 PPR points, a TE2 finish.
What was Travis Kelce's best game this season?
Travis Kelce's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Colts: 25.1 PPR points, a TE2 finish. He caught 9 of 11 targets for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Travis Kelce's worst game this season?
Travis Kelce's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Broncos: 10.1 PPR points, a TE16 finish. He caught 3 of 5 targets for 71 yards.
How many games has Travis Kelce scored a touchdown in this season?
Travis Kelce has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Travis Kelce's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Kelce's weekly results from any season from 2014 through 2025.
Travis Kelce Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy TE1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE3 last season at 11.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE3 at 16.4 PPR points per game, against 11.4 over 17 games last season (TE3). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 5th of 81 in route participation (87.4%), 5th of 82 in target share (19.7%) and 16th of 82 in efficiency (1.55 yards per route run). His points come from his target share. Patrick Mahomes is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Noah Gray is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Raiders in Week 4 (4th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
At 35 Kelce still graded TE4 with 117.2 fantasy points, but the underlying trend is clear: his 19.7 percent target share and 0.197 targets per route run both slipped from 2024 marks of 23.3 and 0.237, and his red-zone looks were halved from 26 to 12. He stayed durable across 17 games on an 81.9 percent snap share, hauling in 76 of 108 targets for 851 yards and five scores, and his 0.364 EPA per play rebounded sharply from 0.162 in 2024, so the efficiency is intact even as the volume erodes.
The warning signs are the seven drops, a 6.5 percent drop rate, and four interceptions thrown his way, plus a 11.2 yard-per-catch figure that leans entirely on Mahomes funneling him short targets. With Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy commanding deeper roles, Kelce projects as a touchdown-dependent back-end TE1 with a thinning ceiling. Draft him as a steady TE1 floor play in the middle rounds, not the positional cheat code he once was.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 6.8
- Drop rate
- 6.5%
- Red-zone targets
- 12
- Route participation
- 87.4%
- YAC per reception
- 5.6
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Raiders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 LV, 4thWk 6 LAC, 19thWk 7 SEA, 18thWk 8 DEN, 13th
- Every-down route participation87.4% route participation, 5th of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share19.7% target share, 5th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Noah Gray is next on the depth chart.
- DropsA 6.5% drop rate in 2025.
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Travis Kelce Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Travis Kelce's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Travis Kelce projects as a target-heavy TE1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium, 12-team and 10-team leagues. His target share (19.7% target share, 5th of 82 TEs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Travis Kelce's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Travis Kelce is the TE3 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
What is Travis Kelce's projected role going forward?
Travis Kelce is the listed starting TE, with Noah Gray next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Travis Kelce get more targets?
Travis Kelce's targets are holding steady: 6.5 a game over his last two games against 6.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Travis Kelce's fantasy football upside?
Travis Kelce's upside: his ceiling this season is 25.1 PPR points (Week 2, TE2), his target share (19.7% target share, 5th of 82 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Raiders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Travis Kelce's fantasy value?
Travis Kelce's risks: Noah Gray is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Travis Kelce's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Travis Kelce Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriKelce hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Ten logged injuries in 13 seasons, including three knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a knee fracture in 2013; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
74/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Knee fracture · 2013
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 3 | 16 |
| Concussion | 2 | 1 |
| Ankle | 2 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Neck | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 17 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2013, 2020 and 2023
- Last logged injury: 2023
- 17 games in 13 seasons, 15 of them in 2013
- 10 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Travis Kelce Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Kelce a game this season.
- 2023
Ankle Sprain Played through
Sustained a low ankle sprain during the Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings but returned to the game.
- 2023
Knee Hyperextension 1 game
Hyperextended his knee and suffered a bone bruise in practice just before the season opener, causing him to miss the first game of the season.
- 2021
Stinger Played through
Suffered a cervical neck stinger in a game on October 10, 2021, but did not miss any games.
- 2020
Knee Strain Played through
Dealt with a knee issue ahead of the divisional round playoffs in January 2020, but was able to play through it.
- 2018
Concussion 1 game
Sustained a concussion during a wild-card playoff game on January 6, 2018.
- 2017
Concussion Played through
Suffered his first documented concussion on October 8, 2017, but did not miss the following game.
- 2017
Shoulder Surgery Played through
Underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason on February 28, 2017.
- 2015
High Ankle Sprain Played through
Sustained an ankle sprain during the preseason on August 31, 2015, but returned for the start of the regular season.
- 2014
Rib Contusion Played through
Suffered a rib injury described as cartilage soreness on October 19, 2014, but played through the issue without missing games.
- 2013
Knee Fracture, surgery 15 games
Suffered a knee injury diagnosed as a bone bruise during the preseason, which later required microfracture surgery, causing him to be placed on injured reserve and miss nearly his entire rookie season.
If Kelce Misses Time
Next man up: Noah Gray
Noah Gray is next on the Chiefs depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Kelce misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Patrick Mahomes would lose one of his main options.
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Travis Kelce Injury FAQ
Is Travis Kelce injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Travis Kelce is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Travis Kelce playing this week?
Travis Kelce has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Raiders on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Travis Kelce missed any games this season?
No. Travis Kelce has played in every Chiefs game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Travis Kelce's injury history?
Travis Kelce has 10 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 17 games in all: 15 for a knee fracture in 2013, 1 for a knee hyperextension injury in 2023 and 1 for a concussion in 2018.
What was Travis Kelce's most recent injury?
Travis Kelce's most recent logged injury was an ankle sprain in Week 5 of 2023. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Travis Kelce have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2013, 2020 and 2023 (16 games missed), ankle injuries in 2015 and 2023 (no games missed) and concussion injuries in 2017 and 2018 (1 game missed).
What was Travis Kelce's worst injury?
Travis Kelce's longest absence came from a knee fracture in 2013, which cost him 15 games of the 17 he has missed in his career.
Latest Travis Kelce News & Updates
Kelce delivers TE1 week at Miami
2 REC, 59 YDS, 1 TD (2 TGT)
13.9 fantasy points · TE11
Kelce caught 2 of 2 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown in the 24–10 win at Miami. That was 9% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 24–10 @ MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Signature showing in OT win (opens in new tab)
Signature performance fueled the overtime victory.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 33–30 vs IND
Fantasy impact: Positive. Kelce posts season high in win vs. Indianapolis
25.1 fantasy points · TE2 · 8.7 above his 16.4 average
Kelce caught 9 of 11 targets for 101 yards and one touchdown in the 33–30 win vs. Indianapolis. That was 26% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Game-long catch in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)
Hauled in a long catch during Week 1 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 25.1 PPR points, a TE2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 14W 31–10 vs DEN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Kelce quiet in win vs. Denver
10.1 fantasy points · TE16 · 6.3 below his 16.4 average
Kelce caught 3 of 5 targets for 71 yards in the 31–10 win vs. Denver. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. One catch in preseason finale (opens in new tab)
Saw limited action with just one grab in the preseason finale.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chiefs Teammates News
Updates on Kelce's quarterback and target competition.
- Rashee Rice: Target share continues to trend up (opens in new tab)Rashee Rice, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenneth Walker: Another two-TD effort in Week 3 (opens in new tab)Kenneth Walker, RB. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Rashee Rice: Robust yardage total in OT win (opens in new tab)Rashee Rice, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Vintage performance in OT win (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kenneth Walker: Thrives with massive workload (opens in new tab)Kenneth Walker, RB. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Patrick Mahomes: Three total TDs in season debut (opens in new tab)Patrick Mahomes, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Chiefs
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Travis Kelce News FAQ
What is the latest news on Travis Kelce?
The latest Kelce update, from September 27: Kelce delivers TE1 week at Miami. Kelce caught 2 of 2 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown in the 24–10 win at Miami. That was 9% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Travis Kelce news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 13.9 fantasy points, a TE11 finish, 2.5 below his 16.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Travis Kelce sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Kelce: Signature showing in OT win (September 21). Signature performance fueled the overtime victory.
Travis Kelce Bio
Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 87. Born October 5, 1989, in Westlake, OH, he attended Cleveland Heights and played college football at Cincinnati.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Kelce in round 3, pick 63, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
In 196 regular-season games since 2014, he has caught 1100 passes for 13,287 yards and 84 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 14 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Kansas City Chiefs Current team2013–present
Selected in round 3, pick 63, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 192 of 195 games. Member of the Super Bowl LIV champion Chiefs. Member of the Super Bowl LVII champion Chiefs. Member of the Super Bowl LVIII champion Chiefs.
College: Cincinnati
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with Kansas City on a three-year, $54.7 million deal.
- ContractSigned a new two-year, $34.25 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $57.25 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ContractSigned a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- DraftedSelected by the Kansas City Chiefs in round 3, pick 63.
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About Travis Kelce: Bio FAQ
How old is Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce is 36 years old. He was born on October 5, 1989. 2026 is his 14th NFL season.
How tall is Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 250 pounds, and plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
How much does Travis Kelce weigh?
Travis Kelce weighs 250 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Travis Kelce wear?
Travis Kelce wears number 87 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays tight end.
What position does Travis Kelce play?
Travis Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 14th season in the NFL.
What team does Travis Kelce play for?
Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a tight end. He has been with the Chiefs since 2014.
Where did Travis Kelce go to college?
Travis Kelce played college football at Cincinnati, after attending Cleveland Heights (OH). The Kansas City Chiefs drafted him out of Cincinnati in 2013.
When was Travis Kelce drafted?
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Travis Kelce in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 63rd overall pick, out of Cincinnati.
What round was Travis Kelce drafted in?
Travis Kelce was a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, taken 63rd overall by the Kansas City Chiefs.
What pick was Travis Kelce in the NFL Draft?
Travis Kelce was the 63rd overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round.
Where is Travis Kelce from?
Travis Kelce went to high school in Ohio, at Cleveland Heights, before playing college football at Cincinnati.
When is Travis Kelce's birthday?
Travis Kelce's birthday is October 5. He was born on October 5, 1989 and is 36 years old.
How long has Travis Kelce been in the NFL?
2026 is Travis Kelce's 14th NFL season; he entered the league in 2013 as a third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
What teams has Travis Kelce played for?
Travis Kelce has played for the Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
Has Travis Kelce won a Super Bowl?
Yes, 3 times. Travis Kelce was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV after the 2019 season, the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVII after the 2022 season and the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVIII after the 2023 season.