Even in a season filled with uncertainty, lineup changes, and late-year turbulence, one constant remained in Kansas City: Travis Kelce still playing at an elite level.
On Tuesday, the Pro Football Writers of America unveiled its annual postseason honors, and Kelce once again found his name where it has lived for much of the past decade — among the AFC’s best.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was named to the 2025 PFWA All-AFC Team, marking the seventh time in his career he has earned the distinction. He was joined on the list by Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, reinforcing Kansas City’s continued presence among the conference’s elite.
Still Standing When Everything Shifted
Kelce started all 17 regular-season games in 2025 — no small feat for a veteran in his 13th NFL season — and remained one of the league’s most reliable offensive weapons even as circumstances around him changed.
In a year that saw offensive instability and a late-season stretch without quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kelce still delivered:
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76 receptions
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851 receiving yards
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5 touchdowns
Those numbers placed him among the most productive tight ends — and receivers, period — in the NFL, underscoring his ability to elevate an offense regardless of who’s under center.
A Resume That Keeps Growing
Zooming out only makes the achievement more impressive.
Across 13 NFL seasons, Kelce has compiled:
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1,080 receptions
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13,002 receiving yards
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82 touchdowns
It’s a statistical résumé that already places him among the greatest tight ends in league history — and he’s still adding chapters.
Why This Honor Matters
The PFWA has been selecting All-NFL teams since 1966, and All-AFC teams since 1992, with votes cast by accredited writers covering all 32 franchises. The process is separate from other awards — and respected for its emphasis on consistent, season-long excellence.
For Kelce, this selection isn’t just another line on a decorated career ledger. It’s confirmation that even deep into his career, even through chaos, even without ideal conditions — he remains the standard.
And for the Chiefs, it’s yet another reminder that as long as No. 87 is on the field, the margin for belief never disappears.
