TE Travis Kelce, KC (2 Viewers)

[Uncle Leo]

Let’s hope for the best. He is the GOAT of TEs.

 

[icehouse]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

At least you didn't have the draft before news broke of their injuries

 

[Buckna]

Well poo. Hopefully he's okay. I've got one dynasty team that is looking dead in the water this year: JT, McL, now Kelce.

Drafting a redraft league tonight, curious how far he falls. Get the feeling someone's going to be drafting him too early and not up on the news.

 

[zoonation]

Fell to me at #5 on the FFPC…. Boom goes the Dynamite

Not sure #5 overall is "falling to me"

Guy was great last year, BUT he is 34. I know it's TE premium but there is risk he starts to decline even if he doesn't do the dive off the cliff.

Tyreek and Hockenson or Kelce and McLaurin?

Kelce and Dotson.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Assuming the top 5 are JJ/CMC/Chase/Ekeler/Hill, take Bijan.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Yep I mean walking off is better than being carted off but no guarantee that he’s ok for the year.

Yes. Walking off is absolutely significant compared to being carted off. Obviously it doesn't mean he's ok. But being able to walk off the field is better than not. Thought it was a helpful bit of information I hadn't seen at that time so I shared it.

 

[Schmeabs]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Assuming the top 5 are JJ/CMC/Chase/Ekeler/Hill, take Bijan.

Thinking Barkley only becsuse I have Bijan in 2 other leagues so far

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Assuming the top 5 are JJ/CMC/Chase/Ekeler/Hill, take Bijan.

Thinking Barkley only becsuse I have Bijan in 2 other leagues so far

That works too.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Assuming the top 5 are JJ/CMC/Chase/Ekeler/Hill, take Bijan.

Thinking Barkley only becsuse I have Bijan in 2 other leagues so far

I'd personally take Chubb over both but you probably won't go far wrong with any of them

 

[Down Under]

Damn, was seriously thinking about doing Kelce/Mahomes from the 8 spot in ppr tomorrow night (I live in MO & a lifelong Chiefs fan). That was going to be fun.

 

[nirad3]

Deleting post, can't find the Tweet anymore....

 

[travdogg]

At this point, I'm viewing Kelce as a late 2nd round pick for people who haven't drafted yet. I get extra worried about a guy in his mid-30s who is already hurt.

 

[kyoun1e]

No link but I just saw on Twitter/X that it's 2 weeks

Source?

 

[Tanner9919]

let's play devil's advocate here... the dude is 33 years old , and at some point, the wheels fall off, and the production suffers. it's going to happen sooner or later. I don't get why we're quick to criticize a D. Henry with an insane amount of usage at 29 years old, but a guy with equal usage from his own position is Kelce, a guy who is 4 years older than Henry!
IMO Kelce was best left to others to draft him this season, the high capital investment on a 33 yr old body was just too much for my liking. There's no way he should've been selected in the first round of drafts .

 

[kyoun1e]

let's play devil's advocate here... the dude is 33 years old , and at some point, the wheels fall off, and the production suffers. it's going to happen sooner or later. I don't get why we're quick to criticize a D. Henry with an insane amount of usage at 29 years old, but a guy with equal usage from his own position is Kelce, a guy who is 4 years older than Henry!
IMO Kelce was best left to others to draft him this season, the high capital investment on a 33 yr old body was just too much for my liking. There's no way he should've been selected in the first round of drafts .

Curious if you made this declaration BEFORE Kelce got injured...

 

[travdogg]

Kelce should probably just skip the Lions game, if your knee is already hurt, getting it bitten a bunch isn't gonna help.

 

[nirad3]

No link but I just saw on Twitter/X that it's 2 weeks

Source?

I was looking at Twitter/X on my phone and didn't see their names but they did have the "blue checkmark" which means they're legit, verified users.

Went back to try and find them again and can't. Don't know if they deleted them or if I'm just not going back far enough in my feed.

Anyways, I'll delete my post since I can't find the Tweets now. Two separate dudes, though, quoting sources they have with the KC training staff.

 

[msudaisy26]

Kelce should probably just skip the Lions game, if your knee is already hurt, getting it bitten a bunch isn't gonna help.

I am inclined to agree with this because if it is only a 2 week injury he could be back for week two since they have a long week.

Plus if you are the Chiefs it is Superbowl or bust this year. Losing a game to an NFC opponent isn't the worst thing ever.

 

[zeeshan2]

[Rapoport] #Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce’s status is in doubt for Thursday night’s opener vs. the #Lions because of his knee injury, but sources tell me and @TomPelissero it’s not believed to be a long-term injury. They’ll wait for swelling to go down and go from there.

 

[Mongidig]

[Rapoport] #Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce’s status is in doubt for Thursday night’s opener vs. the #Lions because of his knee injury, but sources tell me and @TomPelissero it’s not believed to be a long-term injury. They’ll wait for swelling to go down and go from there.

I'm gonna hop in a draft right now and try to get some discounted Kelce.

 

[Skipdog77]

God hates me and my magic football team.

On the bright side, my odds of getting Marvin Harrison Jr. next year may have just increased.

 

[kyoun1e]

[Rapoport] #Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce’s status is in doubt for Thursday night’s opener vs. the #Lions because of his knee injury, but sources tell me and @TomPelissero it’s not believed to be a long-term injury. They’ll wait for swelling to go down and go from there.

Step #1: Avoid a season ending injury.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

feels like it could go one of two ways....

1. He is dinged but can play and....... after Thursday he has extra time to heal.

2. He is dinged so let's not play him even if he could give it a go cause......he has extra time to heal since we have a long week before next game.

IMO....I imagine Kelce will want to play and will push to play if he can....but they will rest him

 

[ghostguy123]

Swollen knee seems significant. He isn't playing

 

[zoonation]

It would be ridiculous to play him this week. Get him in a wheelchair and pray for a ten day recovery.

 

[need2know]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Pick somebody else?

 

[Zow]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Pick somebody else?

Right. As somebody who drafted Kelce in the first in two leagues last night, I wish I wasn't picking until tonight.

 

[need2know]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Pick somebody else?

Right. As somebody who drafted Kelce in the first in two leagues last night, I wish I wasn't picking until tonight.

No crap. He should feel lucky

 

[kyoun1e]

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

After tests today, the Chiefs believe Travis Kelce’s ACL is intact, per source. There is inflammation in his knee, and they will test it again Wednesday to determine his availability for Thursday night vs. the Lions.


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James Palmer

@JamesPalmerTV

I'm told #chiefs TE Travis Kelce has appeared to avoid a long term injury after hyperextending his knee in practice today. As it looks right now for his status Thursday or this being a 1-2 week injury ... a lot will depend on fast the swelling goes down.


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[Pietaster2]

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter

After tests today, the Chiefs believe Travis Kelce’s ACL is intact, per source. There is inflammation in his knee, and they will test it again Wednesday to determine his availability for Thursday night vs. the Lions.


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James Palmer
@JamesPalmerTV

I'm told #chiefs TE Travis Kelce has appeared to avoid a long term injury after hyperextending his knee in practice today. As it looks right now for his status Thursday or this being a 1-2 week injury ... a lot will depend on fast the swelling goes down.


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This new info looks promising about him only missing a week or two, but is anyone else really uncomfortable reading the words "knee" and "swelling" together in the same Tweet?

 

[RenegadeRoy]

I was looking at Twitter/X on my phone and didn't see their names but they did have the "blue checkmark" which means they're legit, verified users.

Not anymore. It just means they ponied up like 8$ for the checkmark. Unless it's a known sports person like Schefty, all tweets should be taken with a mountain of salt.

 

[kyoun1e]

Ed Werder reporting Kelce upbeat after the injury.

Really don't want to drop anyone. Most in my league have a quality starter and are even carrying 2 TEs. Could roll the dice and just not bother picking anyone up tonight since it APPEARS the worst case scenario was avoided.

Could also just grab J. Ferguson who plays in the Sunday Night game (or D. Knox on Monday night). With any luck, I'm either blowing my opponent out (or he's blowing me out) and I'll just drop the TE for some need next week. Of course, assuming any injury to Kelce is a one to two week thing.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

I’m a lot less thrilled with my team now that Everette is pulling the weight of a first rounder. Heal up quick GB!

 

[Judge Smails]

hmm. I wonder how far he and Mahomes fall in drafts still to be conducted

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Glass half full. It's a Thursday game so we will know soon whether to start him or not. Better than a Sunday night or Monday night game. And then another 10 days till his next game.

 

[Bri]

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter

After tests today, the Chiefs believe Travis Kelce’s ACL is intact, per source. There is inflammation in his knee, and they will test it again Wednesday to determine his availability for Thursday night vs. the Lions.


5:24 PM · Sep 5, 2023
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James Palmer
@JamesPalmerTV

I'm told #chiefs TE Travis Kelce has appeared to avoid a long term injury after hyperextending his knee in practice today. As it looks right now for his status Thursday or this being a 1-2 week injury ... a lot will depend on fast the swelling goes down.


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This new info looks promising about him only missing a week or two, but is anyone else really uncomfortable reading the words "knee" and "swelling" together in the same Tweet?

They always do that. Any knee injury turns them into softballs or volleyballs.

I've never known the second MRI to be positive when presented that way.

There's likely play in the joint making them second guess. There's not really anything else it can be than ligament issues to cause the play.

I'm totally guessing but....Google away and form your own guess

 

[Banger]

This is the best case scenario IMO. They were being cautious and why not? Injuries happen and glad he avoided a big one.

 

[JohnnyU]

This is the best case scenario IMO. They were being cautious and why not? Injuries happen and glad he avoided a big one.

Have they done an MRI yet?

 

[GroveDiesel]

First diagnoses are usually good, especially with MRIs being done, but again, not to be a Negative Nancy, but counterpoint is Von Miller last year. Initial MRIs showed no tear. It wasn’t until they went in to do a cleanup that they saw that his ACL was torn.

Reports seem positive and the outcome is likely on the good side of things, but there’s still risk IMO.

 

[Banger]

This is the best case scenario IMO. They were being cautious and why not? Injuries happen and glad he avoided a big one.

Have they done an MRI yet?

Yup. All good

 

[Stat Correction]

Sorry guys....it's my fault. Finally threw tradition out the window this season and grabbed him in the 1st round in two different leagues.

After all, what could possibly go wrong drafting a stud 34 year old TE in the first?

 

[JohnnyU]

This is the best case scenario IMO. They were being cautious and why not? Injuries happen and glad he avoided a big one.

Have they done an MRI yet?

Yup. All good

Sounds like a short term thing

 

[tommyGunZ]

Ugh, have pick 6 tonight and now with Kupp and Kelce hurt it doesn't look as great

Pick somebody else?

Right. As somebody who drafted Kelce in the first in two leagues last night, I wish I wasn't picking until tonight.

Same boat buddy. Took Kelce at #4 and #5 overall in the two drafts I've had thus far. Have the 5th pick tonight and will likely avoid.

 

[icehouse]

I was considering taking him over Ekeler, Hill and Bijan until the news broke.

 

[TapRackBang]

Me to myself about 4 hours ago: 'Kelce is worth the extra auction money. As long as he can stay healthy................'

 

[JohnnyU]

Sorry guys....it's my fault. Finally threw tradition out the window this season and grabbed him in the 1st round in two different leagues.

After all, what could possibly go wrong drafting a stud 34 year old TE in the first?

You should drink after the draft, not before.

 

[Deamon]

FBG hasn't dropped him much if at all.

Sooooo.... still a first rounder? Ugh.

 

[Stat Correction]

Sorry guys....it's my fault. Finally threw tradition out the window this season and grabbed him in the 1st round in two different leagues.

After all, what could possibly go wrong drafting a stud 34 year old TE in the first?

You should drink after the draft, not before.

Didn't drink before or after....except the koolaid, I suppose.

After what he accomplished last season, combined with the lack of "alpha" receivers for Mahomes, he honestly felt like a great deal in the mid-late first this year. With a little luck, maybe he still will be.

Btw, paired him with Kupp in one of those leagues. Might be a long year.....

 

[Scoresman]

Was going to take him at 1.04 in a draft tomorrow, now I’m firmly off him. Will be interesting to see how far he falls.

33 year olds and knee issues don’t go well together.

 

[jumper]

Sorry guys....it's my fault. Finally threw tradition out the window this season and grabbed him in the 1st round in two different leagues.

After all, what could possibly go wrong drafting a stud 34 year old TE in the first?

You should drink after the draft, not before.

Didn't drink before or after....except the koolaid, I suppose.

After what he accomplished last season, combined with the lack of "alpha" receivers for Mahomes, he honestly felt like a great deal in the mid-late first this year. With a little luck, maybe he still will be.

Btw, paired him with Kupp in one of those leagues. Might be a long year.....

At least you (might) be able to put them on IR and fill the roster spots with up-and-coming waiver wire players. Some uncut gem like Trey McBride might be just what the doctor ordered to fill that Kelce sized hole in your roster.