Travis Kelce offered a reflective postgame interview after the Chiefs’ Monday night win, hinting at perspective on his career while discussing another big night
01:46 ET, 28 Oct 2025Updated 01:46 ET, 28 Oct 2025
Kelce had a dominant showing on Monday Night Football
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Kelce had a dominant showing on Monday Night Football(Image: ESPN)
Travis Kelce made more NFL history on Monday night — and then dropped a comment that has fans wondering how much longer he plans to keep doing it. The moment came after ESPN interrupted its Monday Night Football coverage to deliver big breaking news before the game.
Following another milestone performance in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 28–7 victory over the Washington Commanders, the 34-year-old tight end hinted that he’s beginning to think about life after football.
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The timing of his remarks couldn’t have been more fitting. Earlier in the night, Kelce caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter to give the Chiefs a 21–7 lead, before the ESPN camera crew broke Taylor Swift's cover.
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The score marked the 83rd touchdown of his career, tying legendary running back Priest Holmes for the most in franchise history.
With that catch, Kelce also became just the fifth tight end in NFL history to record 80 career receiving touchdowns, joining Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Rob Gronkowski, and Jimmy Graham.
Speaking to ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt after the game, Kelce said, “We’re cherishing every single one of these games, not knowing how long we’ll be able to do this.”
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It was a brief but telling statement from the future Hall of Famer, who also described himself as “the old lucky dog that’s still able to do this thing.”
While Kelce didn’t explicitly say he’s considering retirement, the reflective tone, combined with his recent comments about longevity and health, has sparked speculation that the NFL’s most dominant tight end may be closer to the end than the beginning.
As soon as Kelce crossed the goal line, the ESPN cameras cut to his fiancée Taylor Swift in the stands. The pop superstar, who has kept a low profile at Arrowhead Stadium this season, was caught smiling alongside Brittany Mahomes.
Cameras showed Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game
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Cameras showed Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game(Image: NFL)
Kelce’s touchdown was emblematic of his connection with Mahomes, a duo that once again proved unstoppable after a rocky start. Mahomes threw two interceptions in the first half, one of which deflected off Kelce’s hands, but the pair quickly rebounded to take control of the game.
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Kelce finished with six catches for 99 yards and the crucial touchdown that shifted momentum squarely in Kansas City’s favor.
The win pushed the Chiefs to 5–3 on the season and marked their fifth victory in six games.
Despite increased defensive attention and a rotating cast of receivers around him, Kelce continues to produce at an elite level, tallying 37 receptions for 474 yards and three touchdowns through eight games.