Kansas City, Mo. — Chad herA first-half NFL playoff touchdown pass helped extend the Kansas City Chiefs’ first career stretch over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Saturday’s AFC Divisional Playoff win.
Henne, standing by for a wound Patrick MahomesLed Kansas City on a 98-yard drive, capped by a second touchdown catch for the tight end. Travis Kelce. It was Kelce’s 10th reception of the first half and the ensuing punt made the lead 17-7.
The tight end was so awesome he scored twice. @TKelce
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Mahomes’ 8-yard touchdown pass to Kelce gave the Chiefs a 7–0 lead in the game’s opening possession. Kelsey took a short pass from Mahomes and ran into the end zone. Kelsey had four catches for 35 yards on the drive.
Mahomes to Kelsey! @leaders Start scoring in KC
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According to ESPN Stats and Information, Kelce became the first player with 10 receptions and two receiving touchdowns in one half of a playoff game since the Seahawks’ Jermaine Kearse in the 2015 divisional round.
