Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce enters 2026 still tied to Kansas City, and that matters a lot for fantasy because his role remains in one of the league’s most stable and productive offenses. He signed a new Chiefs deal in March, and the team has treated it like a commitment to another season rather than a retirement placeholder, so there’s no team-change risk muddying his outlook.

From a fantasy angle, Kelce is still being projected as a useful TE1, but the ceiling has come down from his peak years. Recent projections land him around 75 catches, 785 yards, and nearly five touchdowns, which points to steady weekly value more than dominant difference-making production. That makes him a player you can start with confidence, but not one to draft expecting an automatic top-three tight end finish.

The biggest question is age-related decline, not a new injury or new team situation. He’ll be 37 during the season, and the contract structure suggests the Chiefs are planning carefully for the short term rather than building around a long runway. That usually translates to manageable usage and possible target management, especially if Kansas City keeps more weapons involved in the passing game.

Bottom line: Kelce is still draftable as a reliable fantasy tight end, especially if you wait and miss the elite tier early. He looks safest as a low-end TE1 with a solid floor and a shorter path to elite upside than in past seasons. If you want consistency and name-value at tight end, he still belongs on your board, but the days of treating him as an untouchable fantasy cornerstone are probably over.