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Dan Lyons

Travis Kelce Helped Light a Fire Under Chiefs Returner Ahead of Key Play vs. Bills

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Nikko Remigio (81) returns a kickoff during the first half against Houston Texans in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

At 35, Travis Kelce isn't quite the same weapon in the passing game week-in and week-out that he was during the peak of his career. However, he remains the beating heart of the dynastic Kansas City Chiefs.

Kelce had just two catches for 19 yards in Sunday's 32–29 AFC championship win vs. the Buffalo Bills, but made a serious impact outside of his role as a pass catcher. Kelce threw a key block on Patrick Mahomes's late touchdown run, and even served up some inspiration for second-year wide receiver Nikko Remigio ahead of a huge punt return that helped set up a second-quarter Chiefs touchdown.

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