Is Travis Kelce playing tonight? Why Chiefs tight end is off to slow start vs. Commanders

The Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection remains a strong one for the Kansas City Chiefs after all these years.

When it's all said and done, Mahomes and Kelce might be the greatest tight end-quarterback duo in NFL history, as they've been terrorizing opposing defense for several years now.

However, Kelce is off to a slow start in the Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders. Let's take a look at what's going on.

Is Travis Kelce playing tonight?

Yes, Kelce is active and in the lineup, and he did receive a target on the opening drive but wasn't able to reel it in.

We'll see if Kelce can get going on drive No. 2 in the second quarter.

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