Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was on pace to break an NFL record after guiding his team to a 24-17 halftime lead over the Chargers. And he can thank his favorite target Travis Kelce for the big numbers. Here’s what you need to know:
- Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, putting Norm Van Brocklin’s single-game record of 554 passing yards well within reach.
- Kelce accounted for 143 of those yards — the fifth most the tight end has ever had in a game.
- Kelce also was on the receiving end of one of Mahomes’ TD passes making that the 50th time the duo has linked up for a touchdown.
- This marks Mahomes’ second career half with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdowns (also 2019 Week 2 at Raiders), most in the NFL since his first season as a starter in 2018.
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Highlight of the half
The 50th career TD connection for @tkelce and @PatrickMahomes, on #NationalTightEndsDay 🤩
📺: #LACvsKC on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/iTs8HMaXlh pic.twitter.com/1ORjTB8RKy— NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2023
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