Entering his 13th season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is looking to bounce back from the worst statistical season (823 yards, three touchdowns) of his career and to avenge the Super Bowl loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Many are skeptical whether Kansas City can remain as the top dog in the AFC and whether Kelce still has juice in the tank – both of which will be answered definitively in 2025.

ESPN’s Mike Clay doesn’t think the future Hall of Famer will bounce back in the way many hope, with his 2025 projection painting a dark picture for the tight end.

Kelce’s 2025 projection: 73 receptions, 705 yards, five touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce is looking to bounce back from one of the worst statistical seasons of his career.

Should that statline come to fruition, it would be Kelce’s lowest reception total since 2015 and his lowest-ever yardage total except for his rookie season, when he didn’t play an offensive snap.

The five touchdowns represent a notable improvement, but considering his previous standards, that’s not enough.

Of course, we also have to factor in that the Chiefs might be looking to move away from Kelce as the go-to guy in preparation for his retirement (if it happens), so his value to the team likely won’t be justified by stats alone.

Clay’s projections also have Rashee Rice going over 1,000 yards and Xavier Worthy posting 955 yards — and both with seven touchdowns — so there is production elsewhere, just not as much from Kelce.

And we think he won’t care what his stats look like if he can win a fourth Super Bowl ring.