Travis Kelce joins Jerry Rice as only NFL players ever to reach special milestone
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- Travis Kelce recorded his 12th straight 800+ receiving yard season, matching Jerry Rice.
- Chris Oladokun’s first NFL completion went to Kelce, initiating the milestone play.
- Kelce leads all active players in postseason catches; Rice tops playoff receiving yards.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce added to his sterling résumé during Sunday’s game against the Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Chris Oladokun took over at quarterback in the second quarter, replacing the injured Gardner Minshew. Oladokun’s first pass completion went to Kelce for a 6-yard gain.
That was noteworthy for two reasons. First, it was Oladokun’s first career completion in an NFL game.
And Kelce’s catch gave him 803 receiving yards this season. It’s the 12th consecutive season with 800 or more receiving yards for Kelce.
You may be wondering how many other players have done that in NFL history.
The answer: Just one.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
Think of some of the great pass catchers in NFL history, names like Terrell Owens, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, Isaac Bruce and Tony Gonzalez.
None of them did what Kelce and Rice have accomplished.
This is another way Rice and Kelce are connected.
Kelce has the most postseason pass receptions in NFL history, and Rice is second. Meanwhile, Rice is first in playoff history in receiving yards, while Kelce is second.
This story was originally published December 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM.
