Travis Kelce, the standout tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently eyeing an impressive milestone in his illustrious career as he heads into the 2025 finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. The future Hall of Famer is on the verge of overtaking a fellow Hall of Famer on the all-time receptions list. With 1,077 career receptions to date, Kelce is just one catch shy of Terrell Owens, who has 1,078 receptions.
In Sunday’s game, a couple of catches would see Kelce break into the eighth spot among the all-time greats. However, to reach the seventh position, currently held by Tim Brown with 1,094 receptions, Kelce would need an extraordinary performance—18 catches, which is a tall order for any game.
The players currently ahead of Kelce on this prestigious list include only proven legends, with notable exceptions like Jason Witten, who left the NFL in 2020 and is a finalist for this year’s Hall of Fame class, and Larry Fitzgerald, who also retired in 2020 and is being considered for future enshrinement. Leading the all-time list is Jerry Rice, with an astonishing 1,549 receptions, followed closely by Fitzgerald at 1,432 and the tight end record held by Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez with 1,325 receptions.
As Kelce continues to break records and establish his legacy, fans are eager to see if this Sunday will mark a significant moment in his career. Regardless of what he decides about retirement, his contributions to the game are already cemented in history.