Kelce came 16 yards shy of an eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2023, then regressed further in 2024, down to 823 yards and three TDs - his lowest totals since a one-game rookie campaign in 2013. Unlike the year before, Kelce failed to step up in the playoffs, adding just 175 yards and one touchdown in three games. The 35-year-old's declining production led to whispers of retirement in the offseason, but Kelce was quick to announce he'd play another year. Despite his downward trajectory, there's still a lot to like regarding Kelce's usage patterns, as he led all TEs with 26 red-zone targets in 2024. His 133 targets overall were third most at his position, and at least 35 more than every other pass catcher on the Chiefs. Given Kelce's chemistry with Patrick Mahomes and ongoing uncertainty over the availability and efficacy of KC's WR corps, there's still some value that can be squeezed out now that Kelce's being drafted as just another fantasy TE1 rather than THE TE1.
