Travis Kelce Has Passed Marshall Faulk In Career YAC
The Chiefs tight end set a new NFL record for receiving yards after the catch during a win against the Indianapolis Colts.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Football
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Travis Kelce surpassed Marshall Faulk for the most career receiving yards after the catch in NFL history, reaching 6,288 total yards. The milestone occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs 33-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Why it matters
This record underscores the unique longevity and versatility of Kelce, who continues to dominate the tight end position well into the 2026 season. His ability to generate yardage after initial contact has consistently fueled the Chiefs offense.
Kelce now holds 6,288 career yards after the catch, eclipsing the 6,230-yard benchmark set by Marshall Faulk. He additionally maintains an NFL record of 178 career postseason receptions and currently has 13,073 total career receiving yards.
The players
Travis Kelce
He is an NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who holds the league record for most postseason receptions.
Marshall Faulk
He is a former NFL running back who previously held the record for most career receiving yards after the catch.
Kansas City Chiefs
They are a professional NFL team based in Kansas City that currently holds a 2-0 record in the 2026 season.
Jason Witten
He is a retired NFL tight end who previously held the second-most career receiving yards for his position.
The details
Kelce achieved the record during the first half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts, where he recorded nine receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. Earlier this season, he also passed Jason Witten to secure the second-most career receiving yards by an NFL tight end.
Timeline
The 2026 NFL season is currently underway.
September 2026 marked the wins over the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts.
The Big Picture
The NFL career receiving yards record provides a measurable benchmark for evaluating the all-time performance of tight ends like Travis Kelce. Kelce is actively climbing the all-time rankings, recently passing Jason Witten for second-most receiving yards among tight ends while rewriting the YAC record.
Kelce recorded 101 receiving yards against the Colts, marking his 38th career game with over 100 yards. This performance helps maintain the Chiefs undefeated 2-0 start to the 2026 season.
The takeaway
Kelce continues to redefine the standards of tight end production through his consistent ability to extend plays after the catch. His current record-breaking pace in 2026 suggests he remains a primary focal point for the Chiefs offensive scheme.
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