Travis Kelce was, without a doubt, one of the stories of the current NFL season. Between his podcast, commercials and headline-grabbing relationship with Taylor Swift, it seems like the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was everywhere. But, in terms of his on-field work, Kelce’s campaign was something of a mixed bag.
While No. 87 generally played well, his numbers were down by his standards. He also missed two games (the season opener and season finale) and finished with less than 1,000 receiving yards for the first time since 2015. There were also conversations along the way, wondering if Kelce was either distracted by his off-field engagements or simply getting old.
But, if you believe Kelce’s peers, the rumors of his demise are greatly exaggerated.
Let’s break things down.
Kelce Was Named a Player’s All-Pro
When it comes to individual honors, being named a First-Team All-Pro is quite the achievement. And while the 2023 list hasn’t come out yet, we did see an alternative edition Wednesday.
The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) released its second annual “Players’ All Pro-Team.” The roster was determined by votes from active players (with some caveats, like not voting for your teammates), and that’s where things get interesting. Players were eligible to vote for their fellow members of the position group and the group that they directly faced on the field.
“For example, centers could vote for: the best center, the best nose tackle, the best interior defensive lineman and the best off-ball linebacker in the league,” the announcement explained.
