Tight end Darren Waller vs. Tight end Travis Kelce

As the first of the Las Vegas Raiders' two games against the Kansas City Chiefs approaches this Sunday, one of the important battles to keep an eye on is between the starting tight ends.

While the two won’t go against each other directly, tight end Darren Waller and tight end Travis Kelce are key to both of their offenses.

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For Kelce, last season he caught 97 passes for 1,229 yards with five touchdowns. Waller, on the other hand, had 90 catches for 1,145 yards and three touchdowns.

The pair were tight in the tight end race.

This season, Waller and Kelce are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 among tight ends in receptions, targets and yards through four games.

These two are the best tight ends in the league right now.

While Kelce has been a little been more consistent on the field, making at least six receptions for 50 yards per game, Waller has struggled slightly, at times.

Against the New England Patriots, he had two receptions for nine yards and didn't make a catch until the final munutes.

Regardless, both of these players have solidified themselves as part of their team's respective game plans. In order for their offenses to be effective, their tight ends, is Kelce and Waller, must have a solid game day.

This should be an interesting tight end battle on Sunday between a veteran tight end in Kelce and Waller, who has finally found his niche in the NFL with the Raiders.

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