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See how Travis Kelce celebrated after scoring some of his record 83 touchdowns

Travis Kelce had some solid dance moves in his repertoire long before meeting his fiancée Taylor Swift.

Like Swift, some of his best dancing has been performed in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans in sold out stadiums.

So he can’t sing like Taylor, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end sure has a talent for scoring touchdown—and dancing. It’s after those touchdowns where fans get a glimpse of Kelce’s ability to bust a move. He’s had lots of opportunities to show us what he’s got in his 12 seasons with the Chiefs.

Kelce tied the franchise record for scoring the most touchdowns on Monday night when he pulled in a 10-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes for his 83rd career touchdown. The trip into the end zone tied the record held by the Chiefs’ legendary running back Priest Holmes.

Kelce’s 83rd touchdown ended with a somewhat humble celebration by Kelce terms. Once he pulled in the pass and turned to make a couple of steps to cross the goal line, he simply dropped the ball behind him, put on a big smile, leaned back a little with his arms thrust down and shouted into the air. His Chiefs teammates were quick to surround him and pelt him with congratulatory slaps. Not so much of a dance as it was a spontaneous moment of joy.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce tied the Chiefs all-time record for touchdowns with the score.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce tied the Chiefs all-time record for touchdowns with the score. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

With nine regular season games to go, it’s likely Kelce will be the sole owner of the prestigious record by the end of the season.

How will he celebrate touchdown number 84 when he claims the record outright?

Will it be with his “ride ‘em cowboy” dance like he did after watching offensive tackle Wanya Morris score on the Bengals in 2024? Maybe it will be with the “Shakira-style” hip shake he’s pulled out on several occasions, or, perhaps, the “stanky leg” that was witnessed by viewers around the world when Kelce scored on his brother Jason’s Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 during Super Bowl LVII.

Which “Jagger-esque” moves has Kelce yet to reveal?

Chiefs fans will have to wait and see.

Here are a few of #87’s best touchdown celebrations over the years.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his first NFL career touchdown with a little dance while playing the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on September 21, 2014.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his first NFL career touchdown with a little dance while playing the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on September 21, 2014. David Eulitt The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce danced in the end zone after his second quarter touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts on October 30, 2016, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chiefs won, 30-14.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce danced in the end zone after his second quarter touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts on October 30, 2016, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chiefs won, 30-14. David Eulitt The Kansas City Star
With a lot of hip action and some arm motion, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his touchdown in the second quarter during the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington football game in Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, October 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri.
With a lot of hip action and some arm motion, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his touchdown in the second quarter during the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington football game in Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, October 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. David Eulitt The Kansas City Star
In an era of highly scripted touchdown celebrations, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce began his sack-race celebration after a third quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on November 5, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In an era of highly scripted touchdown celebrations, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce began his sack-race celebration after a third quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on November 5, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. David Eulitt deulitt@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his touchdown reception in the first quarter the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 16, 2018, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his touchdown reception in the first quarter the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 16, 2018, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John Sleezer The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dances after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns on November 4, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dances after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns on November 4, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. John Sleezer The Kansas City Star
Sometimes just signaling "touchdown" and getting a slap on the back from quarterback Patrick Mahomes is enough celebration for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce who celebrated his touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens on December 9, 2018.
Sometimes just signaling "touchdown" and getting a slap on the back from quarterback Patrick Mahomes is enough celebration for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce who celebrated his touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens on December 9, 2018. John Sleezer The Kansas City Star
When Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce snagged a 25-yard pass reception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on January 10, 2019, Kelce celebrated with a Usain Bolt-style pose while teammates pretended to photograph the moment.
When Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce snagged a 25-yard pass reception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on January 10, 2019, Kelce celebrated with a Usain Bolt-style pose while teammates pretended to photograph the moment. John Sleezer The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrated after Kelce scored a second touchdown in the second quarter on a pass from Mahomes while they played the Houston Texans on January 12, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrated after Kelce scored a second touchdown in the second quarter on a pass from Mahomes while they played the Houston Texans on January 12, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Jill Toyoshiba The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his second quarter touchdown against the New York Jets by dunking the ball over the goalpost on November 1, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez used to celebrate in the same way.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates his second quarter touchdown against the New York Jets by dunking the ball over the goalpost on November 1, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez used to celebrate in the same way. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spikes the ball to celebrate his fourth quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills on January 24, 2021.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spikes the ball to celebrate his fourth quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills on January 24, 2021. Jill Toyoshiba The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce does a little jig after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card game on January 16, 2022, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce does a little jig after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card game on January 16, 2022, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill celebrates tight end Travis Kelce's game-winning touchdown in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022. The Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill celebrates tight end Travis Kelce's game-winning touchdown in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022. The Chiefs beat the Bills 42-36. Jill Toyoshiba The Kansas City Star
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gets in for a touchdown during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game on  January 29, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gets in for a touchdown during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game on January 29, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling with his "stanky leg” dance during the Super Bowl LVII football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling with his "stanky leg” dance during the Super Bowl LVII football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Wagner The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce strikes a pose after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce strikes a pose after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Nick Wagner The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates in the end zone after in the second quarter after making a touchdown reception against the Buffalo Bills on January 21, 2024, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates in the end zone after in the second quarter after making a touchdown reception against the Buffalo Bills on January 21, 2024, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Nick Wagner The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spikes the ball after coming down with a touchdown catch in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton in the first quarter on January 28, 2024, during the AFC Championship Game in Baltimore.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spikes the ball after coming down with a touchdown catch in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton in the first quarter on January 28, 2024, during the AFC Championship Game in Baltimore. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined in on the celebration with his "ride 'em cowboy" dance after offensive tackle Wanya Morris scored a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined in on the celebration with his "ride 'em cowboy" dance after offensive tackle Wanya Morris scored a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lifts his arms up after making a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lifts his arms up after making a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on November 10, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was fired up after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on January 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 23-14.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was fired up after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on January 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 23-14. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

This story was originally published November 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

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