Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Reaches 200-Game Catch Streak Before Ankle Injury
A rare receiving milestone
Kelce’s first reception of the game extended his streak to 200 consecutive games with at least one catch. NFL Media’s John Todd reported the achievement. Only three other players have reached 200 games in a row with a reception. Rice holds the record at 274, followed by Fitzgerald at 256 and Gonzalez at 211.
Injury ends brief appearance
The injury occurred late in Kelce’s 23-yard catch-and-run against Atlanta. Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams tackled him at the end of the play. Kelce was slow to rise, then walked off without assistance. He was limping as he headed toward the sideline.
Kelce joins Chiefs great
Gonzalez, a former Chiefs tight end, is the only player on the list besides Kelce who played for Kansas City. Kelce’s 200-game mark puts him within reach of Gonzalez’s 211-game streak.
The account describes Kelce’s injury as an ankle injury but gives no further update on its severity. His streak milestone came before he left Sunday’s game.
Key points
- Kelce recorded a catch in his 200th straight game.
- Only Jerry Rice, Larry Fitzgerald and Tony Gonzalez had previously reached 200 consecutive games with a reception.
- Rice leads the list with 274 games, ahead of Fitzgerald at 256 and Gonzalez at 211.
- Kelce left Sunday’s game against Atlanta after a 23-yard catch-and-run, limping with an ankle injury.