For those still wondering: No, Taylor Swift didn't put Travis Kelce “on the map.”
It's true that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has never been more popular in the world of celebrity gossip. However, NFL fans have once again received proof that the lovelorn singer is one of the best players in history to play his position.
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In a 17-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore, Kelce played a crucial role in the performance that sent his team to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years.
The veteran caught 11 balls for 116 yards and a touchdown in the last AFC final. He also used this game to set a new NFL record for receptions (156), beating legendary pass catcher Jerry Rice (151).
The latter appeared in 31 walk-off games, while Kelce only appeared in 21 career playoff games. The Chiefs representative collected 1,810 yards and 19 touchdowns. These statistics rank him second and fourth, respectively, in NFL history.
Against the Ravens, Kelce also tied Rice's record for games with at least 100 yards (eight). Therefore, he could steal another record again on February 11th in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers.