The Kansas City Chiefs secured a historic milestone during their 35-12 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, November 8. No other quarterback-tight end duo has exceeded the 9,360 receiving yards achieved by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to reports. This achievement surpassed the previous mark held by Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates, It took 14 seasons to reach the same total. Mahomes and Kelce accomplished the feat in just eight and a half seasons, according to the CBS broadcast coverage of the game.
While the record stood out, the physical toll on Mahomes during the contest drew immediate attention from the team. The quarterback played through an elbow injury that caused visible concern late in the first half. Before halftime ended, he returned to the field, completed a 12-yard pass to Kelce and then ran for seven yards. Center Creed Humphrey addressed the situation in the locker room after the game, noting the impact of the quarterback’s resilience on the rest of the offense.
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A Record Built on Speed
It took Rivers and Gates 14 years to build their yardage total, whereas Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski accomplished theirs in just 11 seasons. Mahomes and Kelce have outpaced both legendary duos in less than half the time. The pair reached the mark on a 38-yard connection between the two players during the second quarter.
Elbow Concerns and Medical Updates
Despite the historic offensive output, the health of the franchise quarterback remains the primary story for the upcoming week. Mahomes admitted that his throwing motion was not ideal during the first half of the game. He noted that the swelling and fluid in his elbow made it difficult to throw the ball the way he wanted initially. “I felt like out of half, I wasn’t throwing the ball the way I wanted to,” Mahomes said regarding his performance during the early stages of the contest.
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Medical tests were conducted after the game. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that an MRI performed on Mahomes did not show signs of a major injury. “Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes underwent an MRI following today’s win and sources say the tests did not reveal a major injury,” Rapoport wrote. The plan now shifts to managing the elbow strain and reducing swelling before the team travels to face the Atlanta Falcons.
Defensive Stars Join the History Books
While the offense set a new standard, the defense also made significant progress on Sunday. Defensive tackle Chris Jones recorded two sacks against the Jets, bringing his career total to 90.5. This performance moved him past Hall of Famer Tamba Hali for the second-most sacks in franchise history. Jones credited his teammates for the milestone, emphasizing that the record is a collective effort rather than an individual accomplishment. “It’s a testament to all my teammates,” Jones said after the game. The defense recorded five total sacks, the most the unit has achieved in a single game this season.
The Chiefs play their next game on the road. The team is scheduled to play the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, November 15, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
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