Travis Kelce

Week 12 at Tennessee

For one shining moment in Kansas City’s Week 11 demolition of San Diego, it looked like Travis Kelce had scored a touchdown, which would have been his fourth of the season. Unfortunately, the catch Kelce made in the end zone was overturned on review and Travis finished with five catches for 46 yards. His lack of touchdowns are the only thing holding him back from being a fantasy superstar, as his reception and yardage totals are usually solid.

Although the Bills managed to hold Rob Gronkowski in check on Monday night, their pass defense is far from frightening. Opponents have burned Buffalo for 18 touchdowns through the air and the Bills are permitting more than 250 yards per game. While Kelce may be a slight disappointment, he has been far from a disaster and is the kind of player who could go crazy at any time. Fantasy coaches should show no hesitation in once again starting him as a TE1.

When we last saw the Chiefs in Week 8, Travis Kelce broke a touchdown drought dating back to Week 1 as Kansas City destroyed Detroit 45-10. He finished with six receptions for 49 yards and probably would have gotten more in a closer game.

Kelce caught four passes for 58 yards earlier this season against the Broncos. There is no need to dwell on how good Denver’s defense has been this year, but they gave up a touchdown to Jack Doyle on Sunday, who is low on the Indianapolis depth chart. And Cleveland’s Gary Barnidge scored two touchdowns against Denver earlier this year, so it would not be impossible for Kelce to fare better in his second battle with the Broncos. He remains an important part of the TE1 conversation.

Week 7 vs Pittsburgh

The continued lack of touchdowns is disappointing, but Travis Kelce remains one of the most trustworthy tight ends in the fantasy world. Kelce caught five passes for 88 yards in Week 6.

Kansas City may have to pass more than usual to have a chance at upsetting the Steelers. Needless to say, their ground game is not the same without Jamaal Charles. Plus, Pittsburgh has trouble stopping the pass, giving up over 275 yards a game. The Steelers have surrendered 10 touchdown passes, four of which went to New England’s Rob Gronkowski and Scott Chandler back in Week 1.They have done much better against tight ends since then, but Kelce may be able to break his touchdown drought on Sunday. Travis is a TE1 with upside.