As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, one big question looms over the contest. No, it's not, is Taylor Swift going to be there. But Swift's rumored beau, Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, is questionable for the divisional clash against the Broncos due to an ankle injury.
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Chiefs: Travis Kelce injury status vs Broncos
Kelce, listed as questionable, is “expected to play” vs the Broncos, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter notes that Kelce will play with his ankle, which he injured last week in the win over the Vikings, heavily taped.
While not the official word on Kelce from the Chiefs, it's the latest sign that the star tight end will be out there.
Chiefs: Travis Kelce injury scare vs Vikings
Kelce suffered a non-contact ankle injury after hauling in a reception against the Vikings on second down with under two minutes to go in the first half of the Chiefs' Week 5 game against the Vikings.
Kelce limped off the field and slammed his helmet in frustration as he headed to the Kansas City locker room.
Given the way his cleat appeared to get stuck awkwardly to the turf, many feared the injury to Kelce was a serious one.
However, halftime of the Chiefs-Vikings game was just what the doctor ordered, as the All-Pro tight end returned to the action, even recording a touchdown catch in the third quarter to help lead Kansas City to victory.
What to do with Travis Kelce in Fantasy Football
You likely don't need me to say this, but you're starting Kelce in fantasy football against the Broncos.
He ranks third among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards and leads all tight ends in touchdown catches this season, despite playing through a knee injury to start the year and managing the ankle issue during the Chiefs-Vikings game.
Kelce has been his usual dependable self, managing to provide fantasy managers with a safe floor of at least 10-plus half-PPR points in three of four games this season.
The Broncos defense allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2022, a trend that has continued into this year, as they've yielded the sixth-most, including the fourth-most red zone targets.
Even with the ankle likely to limit Kelce somewhat, he's still an auto start vs Denver. He's the best tight end in the NFL with an elite red zone role against a bad defense. Don't overthink it.
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