Is Travis Kelce injured? Chiefs TE a no-show in first half vs. Bills

Adam Schultz

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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills are locked in a colossal AFC battle, and for Patrick Mahomes and the offense, many think the unit will be able to put up points.

But with nine minutes to go in the second quarter and the Chiefs up 10-7, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy have gotten their targets with the pair accounting for all of Mahomes' 50 passing yards, but one player hasn't been sighted, and it is one you wouldn't expect -- Travis Kelce.

The All-Pro hasn't even been targeted, and the Chiefs have had three drives, which we think is rather odd.

Granted, there is still plenty of time for the Chiefs to get their star tight end involved, but usually No. 87 has at least had a catch or two; so far, he hasn't even seen the ball come his way.

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Kelce in form in Year 13

In the last five weeks, Kelce appears to be back to his best, having at least 48 yards in every game, and he is coming off a 99-yard, one-touchdown game last week as his connection with Mahomes is as good as it ever has been.

But for whatever reason, Kelce hasn't been a factor in the Chiefs' offense in their first three drives, but make no mistake, his time will come, and the Bills better be ready for it. With Rice and Worthy going vertical, look for Kelce to find space underneath, and no doubt, No. 15 will find him.

Many were skeptical over Kelce's decision to come back for Year 13, but he is proving that he made the right decision, and he already has 474 yards and three touchdowns on the year. Yes, he has been quiet against Buffalo, but don't expect that to continue.

Kelce is a big piece of this offense, and it will be a matter of time before Travis gets his lick of the ice cream.

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