"Travis Kelce is glorified WR," "Rob Gronkowski is way better": NFL fans ignite greatest TE debate after Chiefs star's historic game vs. Broncos

Against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce recorded 91 yards and one receiving touchdown. The three-time Super Bowl champion created history by breaking the franchise record for most total touchdowns. Kelce scored 84 total touchdowns during his 13-year stint with the Chiefs

The team shared a post on social media to celebrate Travis Kelce's achievement. They congratulated the veteran and labeled him as the "best TE" in the game.

"The best TE ever just keeps getting better. Congrats @killatrav on securing the most touchdowns in franchise history," the post read.

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However, this post by the Chiefs sparked a debate among fans on social media as to who is the greatest tight end of all time in the NFL. They argued that retired four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski was the best in this position.

"He's a TE in name only, he can't block for s**t, great Tight ends are supposed to do the dirty job and BLOCK and kelce sucks blocking he's a glorified WR, Gronk was ELITE in BOTH CATCHING AND BLOCKING., Gronk was a true TE and the best ever," one fan commented. "Gronkowski is way better," another fan said. "Still not better than Gronk tho, but he's definitely up there," this fan stated. "Top ten slot receiver maybe," another fan wrote. "Best TE ever what a joke," one fan said. "Gronk has been retired for years chill," this fan commented.

Despite Travis Kelce's touchdown, the Kansas City Chiefs could not take home the win. They ended the night with a disappointing 22-19 loss at the hands of the Broncos, who currently lead the AFC West with a 9-2 record. Andy Reid's team, on the other hand, is placed third behind the Chargers and the Broncos with a 5-5 record.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes congratulates Travis Kelce on his latest career achievement

Despite the disappointing loss, Patrick Mahomes took a moment to celebrate his teammate's latest achievement.

After the game, the quarterback said that Travis Kelce deserved to break the franchise record for the most total touchdowns because of his hard work and discipline.

"He deserves it, the work he puts in every day," Mahomes said as per ESPN. "He's a leader, man. It just speaks to the person that he is that's he's able to go out there and break that record. That was a great play in a big moment in the game. That's when he usually makes his big plays."

The Chiefs are next scheduled to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Can they bring an end to their two-game losing streak in Week 12?

Edited by Priyam Hazarika