Travis Kelce, all-black, glum on way to SoFi Stadium with Patrick Mahomes. Seven-season 1,000-plus receiving yards streak ends; Chiefs rule him out. Taylor Swift readies for Golden Globes

Travis Kelce’s Streak Ends Amid Coaching Decision

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, experienced the end of his remarkable streak of seven consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving after being ruled inactive in a coaching decision.

Departure from Team Hotel Signals End of Streak

Exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com captured Kelce leaving the team hotel in Los Angeles before the scheduled game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

However, the Chiefs decided to rest Kelce and several other starters for a seemingly inconsequential game.

With the team already securing a playoff spot and the AFC West crown, key players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, were sidelined to avoid the risk of injury in the season’s final game.

Regular Season Recap: Statistics and Legacy

Kelce’s regular season concludes with impressive numbers—93 catches, 984 yards, and five touchdowns.

This marks the end of an extraordinary streak, as the 34-year-old tight end had consistently achieved over 1,000 yards receiving for seven straight seasons, setting a record among tight ends in the league’s history.

Despite his age, Kelce’s high production may become less frequent, especially considering the challenges faced by the Kansas City offense this season.

Off-Field Distractions and Newfound Relationship

The 2023 season brought not only challenges on the field but also distractions off the field for Kelce.

His struggles coincided with the scrutiny surrounding his newfound relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift.

While Swift was present in Los Angeles, she wasn’t there to witness the game but to attend the Golden Globes, where her Eras Tour movie was nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Swift’s off-field activities, including dining with Brittany Mahomes, have garnered attention, and her name surfaced in the news in response to speculation about her sexual orientation.