Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 8 win over the Washington Commanders, Travis Kelce reflected on his career, stating, “I’m just the lucky old dog still able to do this”.
Travis Kelce had a game where he tied a record, and Taylor Swift was there watching in the stadium.
Travis Kelce had a game where he tied a record, and Taylor Swift was there watching in the stadium. (Image Via X/@SassySpoonie)
The tight end, who turned 36 in early October 2025,made these commentsin an interview after tying the Chiefs’ franchise record for most regular-season touchdowns.
“I’m just the old lucky dog that’s still able to do this thing.”
Travis Kelce is thankful to be a Kansas City Chief ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pM5RtXcOTG
— ESPN (@espn) October 28, 2025
In the Week 8 victory, Kelce had his best statistical game of the 2025 season. With 99 receiving yards and a touchdown, Kelce’s performance against the Commanders was his most productive game of the 2025 season.
Kelce’s touchdown catch was 83rd with the franchise (including playoffs), tying Priest Holmes for the Chiefs’ all-time record.
The Chiefs’ tight end caught 37 passes for 474 yards across eight games this season. He averaged 12.8 yards per catch, with an impressive 44-yard gain and three touchdowns.
Roughly 68% of his receptions moved the chains, showing his consistency in keeping drives alive and extending possessions. He also produced five plays of 20-plus yards and one over 40, adding a moment of big-play ability to his reliable output.
The numbers show that his performance is steady and average, but there are times when itreally takes off. If he maintains this pace, he is on track for nearly 1,000 yards over a full season.
Speculation about Kelce’s retirement grew after the 2024 season, when his regular-season performance had his lowest receiving yards and touchdowns since his rookie year. This led some people to think he might be slowing down.
But the Chiefs’ offense spread the ball to more players, and Kelce played fewer snaps in some games to stay healthy. Even with smaller numbers, he remained influential to the team and made key plays when they needed him most.
Fans Go Wild Over Travis Kelce’s Record Making Game with Laughs, Jabs and Taylor Swift in the Spotlight
Kelce’s performance has received extensive media coverage, and he has become a popular figure among football fans. This is partly due to his engagement to Taylor Swift, who attended the Commanders game. As a result, fans took to social media to share their reactions, some of which were quite humorous.
One fanmade a very awkward sexual implication, “Taylor giving him something special tonight.”
Another fanmade a snarky officiating jab, saying, “Thank you refs.”
A third fan made a snide relationship-based jab,saying, “Now he has to go home to his boyfriend, Taylor.”
A fourth fancheerfully flexed in celebration, adding, “still barking in the end zone 🐻😎”
The 2025 season is the final year of Kelce’s current contract with the Chiefs. While he continues to perform at a high level and has expressed his excitement for the challenge of the current season, his future beyond 2025 remains uncertain.