Week 1 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars

Tight End: Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
6 Receptions, 74 Yards, 7 Targets
Performance: 70, NEP: +8.23

In a wild week of tight end performances, Kelce was able to claim the highest-graded performance at the position. Last year during Week 1, there were 22 total touchdowns scored by tight ends with several multi-touchdown performances. This year, there were only eight, with Jack Doyle being the only multi-touchdown producer. Yeah, it was a weird week. Kelce ended up with top grades per numberFire's metrics after finishing Kansas City's overtime thriller with 6 receptions on 7 targets for 74 yards.

Kelce led all tight ends this week in receiving yards, routinely providing an outlet for Alex Smith. Kelce made an integral play on the overtime possession that led to the Chiefs winning the game. Climbing the ladder against outside linebacker Kyle Emanuel, Kelce made an acrobatic sideline grab, high-pointing the ball en route to a 15-yard completion to get the team into the red zone. While it might have been a slow week for the tight end position, Kelce solidified himself as one of the premier options to help his team capture the home victory.