Star man reveals why this year has been different for him and Chiefs

TRAVIS KELCE proved he is the ultimate team player with his classy message.

Kelce, 35, has struggled to find his best form this season.

Travis Kelce insists team wins are more important than personal formCredit: Getty

That is despite the Kansas City Chiefs booking their spot in the play-offs as the AFC’s No1 seeds.

And despite Kelce himself setting a new franchise record for the back-to-back Super Bowl winners.

He earned his 77th receiving touchdown during the Chiefs’ 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

That saw him overtake Tony Gonzalez at the top of the prestigious list.

It was a moment to celebrate for Kelce who has not had things all his own way during the current NFL campaign, unable to replicate his red-hot form from last year.

Even though he managed eight receptions for 84 yards against the Steelers, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend has generally struggled.

He has particularly found it hard to link up with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

He may be on course for a new career record low for touchdowns with just three this term – his previous worst tally is five.

However, Kelce insists the only thing that matters to him is the Chiefs carrying on winning in their pursuit of a famous hat-trick.

And they have done exactly that with a stunning 15-1 record this year.
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Kelce said: “I’m happy with my role right now. I’m out here helping this team win football games.

“We’ve got a lot of good tight ends, we’ve got a lot of wide receivers that are getting open and doing great things with the football.

“And Pat (Mahomes) is playing at his best going into the play-offs. It’s a year a little bit different than others but it’s still a blast coming in every day.”

The Chiefs complete their regular season against the Denver Broncos on January 5 and can enjoy a bye in the play-offs.

Kelce is delighted with the bond the players have and believes morale has never been better.

He said: “It’s fun building the chemistry of a team.

“I can look back at a lot of teams we had success on and those were the most fun teams to be on.

“You could feel it in the building and right now, it is such a blast coming in and going to work with the guys that we have.

“It’s more unique and more different than any year I’ve ever been a part of. The chemistry is at an all-time high right now.”