Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce break record for most playoff touchdowns between QB-receiver duo
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce etched their name into NFL record books during Sunday night’s divisional round game against the Bills. With a touchdown connection early in the third quarter, the Chiefs quarterback and tight end became the league’s career leader in playoff touchdowns (16) between a quarterback and receiver.
Facing first-and-goal from the 3-yard-line, Mahomes quickly got the ball out to his favorite target on a screen. Kelce made his way around the left side and battled his way across the end zone to put Kansas City up 20-17 with 11:48 in the third quarter. You can view the historic moment below.
With their 16th postseason touchdown, Mahomes and Kelce surpassed Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, who scored 15 touchdowns in their playoff appearances together. Former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and receiver Jerry Rice rank third on the list with 12.
The touchdown was the second of the game for the pair, who also connected for a 22-yard score in the second quarter to tie the record from Brady and Gronkowski. Kelce so far has five catches for 75 yards in the contest.
Buffalo answered on the following drive to retake the lead when Josh Allen found Khalil Shakir for the touchdown. The Chiefs came back to score again and make it 27-24, where the score currently stands with 10:45 to go.
Kelce and Mahomes two Super Bowls together in their career, including last year’s. They’ll aim to hang on for the win as the try to claim their third this season and beat Buffalo to reach the AFC Championship.
Travis Kelce throws out heart to Taylor Swift, Jason Kelce after touchdown
The Kelce brothers have officially taken over Highmark Stadium at Orchard Park for the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills AFC Divisional Playoff matchup on Sunday.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce for a 22-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to give Kansas City their first lead of the ballgame, with both brothers finding their own unique ways to celebrate.
Travis signaled a heart shape with his hands after his score in the direction of his girlfriend Taylor Swift, who was located in a suite in the stadium. But in that same suite, older brother Jason celebrated in a different way, screaming shirtless with a beer in hand and even jumping out of the window in two legendary moments that can be seen below.