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Travis Kelce reaches fifth place on career receptions list

The Chiefs tight end passed Marvin Harrison with his 1,103rd catch during Kansas City’s game against Seattle.

By Liam Faleolo

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Travis Kelce climbed to fifth on the all-time receptions list during Kansas City’s matchup with Seattle, reaching 1,103 career catches on a fourth-quarter completion from Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs tight end moved ahead of Marvin Harrison after also passing Cris Carter during the game.

The milestone play came with 13:11 left in the fourth. Facing third-and-6, Mahomes connected with Kelce across the middle for a 19-yard gain and a first down. That brought Kelce’s receiving figures for the game to three catches and 41 yards.

Harrison’s career total stands at 1,102 receptions, while Carter finished with 1,101. Jason Witten holds fourth place with 1,228. Jerry Rice leads with 1,549, ahead of Larry Fitzgerald’s 1,432 and Tony Gonzalez’s 1,325.

Kelce’s milestone came during a difficult offensive outing for Kansas City. Seattle held a 13-3 lead as the fourth quarter reached its midway point.

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