Chiefs Plan Normal Week 18 Usage for Travis Kelce, Will Try to Get Him a Touchdown

Overview

• ESPN’s Nate Taylor reports Kelce is expected to play his usual snaps against the Raiders, with Kansas City aiming to get him into the end zone.
• Kelce has not announced his future and has said he will make the decision with his family and the Chiefs after the season.
• The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention and will start practice-squad quarterback Chris Oladokun because Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew are out with season-ending injuries.
• Kelce enters the finale with 73 receptions for 839 yards and five touchdowns, leaving a distant chance to reach 1,000 yards if heavily featured.
• If he does retire after the season, the Week 18 game would be his final NFL appearance, a scenario that has prompted public praise including Shannon Sharpe calling him the greatest tight end.