The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC West title with a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.
Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright kicked a field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter, knocking it off the left upright and through to give Kansas City a 17-19 victory over the visiting Chargers.
The Chiefs got into position to kick this game-winning field goal after a classic Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce connection. Mahomes scrambled and evaded pressure long enough to find his tight end for the first down.
Earlier in the game, Kelce made some impressive NFL history.
Kelce became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach the 12,000-yard receiving mark, reaching the milestone in 172 games.
The 35-year-old tight end passed the previous mark set by Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez, who accomplished the feat in 210 games.
“Travis Kelce is the fastest TE in NFL History (172 games) to reach 12,000 career receiving yards,” the NFL wrote in an announcement on X. Travis Kelce is the fastest TE in NFL History (172 games) to reach 12,000 career receiving yards @Chiefs | @tkelcepic.twitter.com/k1bDE7yhix — NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2024 With his last reception, TE Travis Kelce has passed 12,000 career receiving yards.
He becomes the fastest TE in NFL history to reach the mark, accomplishing the feat in just 172 career games, beating PFHOF TE Tony Gonzalez’s previous mark for a TE of 210 games. —
Chiefs Communications (@ChiefsPR) December 9, 2024 Kelce finished this primetime Week 14 win as the Chiefs’ leading receiver, reeling in five catches for 45 yards.
Mahomes spread the ball around in the Chiefs’ 12th win, with five pass catchers recording more than 25 yards.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images The Chiefs are now 12-1, securing first place in the AFC West.
The reigning Super Bowl champions clinched their 10th consecutive playoff berth with a Week 13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Friday.
Kelce and the Chiefs will face off against the Cleveland Browns in a Week 16 matchup next Sunday afternoon.
