Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs bounced back against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season after suffering the first loss of the campaign against the Buffalo Bills. They hosted the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday to start a new winning streak, but the Raiders made things hard for Kelce and Co.
Travis Kelce stats vs. Raiders in Week 13
This Friday duel had a slow start, with the Chiefs only scoring 10 points in the first half while the Raiders added three thanks to a field goal. Travis Kelce put on solid numbers, being targeted seven times and recording six receptions and 63 yards in the first half.
The second half was more entertaining for both teams, as the Raiders put pressure on the Chiefs and took a 17-16 lead early in the fourth quarter. Kelce only caught one pass five minutes into the final period and gained five yards.
A summary of Travis Kelce's stats for the Chiefs against the Panthers in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season can be seen below.
- Carries: 0
- Rushing yards: 0
- Rushing touchdowns: 0
- Targets: 13
- Receptions: 7
- Receiving yards: 68
- Receiving touchdowns 0
Kansas City Chiefs escaped a hard-fought game against the Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs entered this game as -13.5 favorites, but the development said something completely different. The Raiders always play hard against the defending Super Bowl champions and this game wasn't the exception. After entering halftime down 10-3 and seeing the Chiefs take a 16-3 lead, the Raiders scored back-to-back touchdowns to take a 17-16 lead.
After the Chiefs responded with a field goal, they had the chance to reclaim the lead, but Daniel Carlson missed a 58-yard field goal. Aidan O'Connell attempted a game-winning drive and was close to putting Carlson in a privileged position again. But a mistake by the center caused a fumble recovered by the Chiefs, who secured a 19-17 win.
Coming off a solid first half, with Travis Kelce playing a terrific game, the Chiefs couldn't keep up the pace in the second part. The tight end only grabbed one pass for five yards while Brock Bowers woke up and did some damage.
The Chiefs became the first team to win 14 consecutive one-possession games on Friday, surpassing the New England Patriots (2003-04).
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