Jason Kelce and the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl. As they face the Kansas City Chiefs, the game has now become a Kelce family showdown. Taking on a sibling in the most anticipated game of the season is something out of the movies.
Jason Kelce will go head-to-head against his younger brother, Chiefs TE, Travis. But ahead of their big game, the older Kelce went into ‘big brother’ mode on their podcast.
Jason Kelce coaxes his brother into revealing why he was so fired up
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have developed a new rivalry. After losing to the Bengals in last year’s AFC championship game, the Chiefs were out for vengeance. But ahead of their face off, viral comments from the Cincinnati mayor set the NFL word ablaze. Aftab Pureval’s dig at Patrick Mahomes, alongside nicknaming Arrowhead stadium as ‘Burrowhead’ given Joe Burrow’s conquering of the Chiefs at their home stadium last year, fueled animosity. The mayor implied that Mahomes would have to take a paternity test to check if Joe Burrow was his father- a dig with regard to the QB’s losing record against Burrow. But Travis Kelce was not going to let those comments slide as he took the mic after the Chiefs trumped the Bengals this year. A fired-up Kelce said-
“Know your role and shut your mouth, you jabroni.”
Travis Kelce had some postgame words for the Mayor of Cincinnati after he called Arrowhead “Burrowhead.”
🎥 @NFL | @tkelce pic.twitter.com/NcA7hpvPfX
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 30, 2023
Later, in conversation with Jason Kelce on their podcast ‘New Heights’, the older Kelce admonished his younger brother when the latter called Pureval ‘mayor jabroni.’ He said, “Can we get over this? Let’s not keep harping on the mayor.” As it turns out, despite his strong statements, the Chiefs TE had no idea about what a mayor’s role entailed.
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Addressing what the younger Kelce said, his older brother said, “He’s a mayor. He’s just trying to get his city fired up.” The duo went on to discuss Pureval’s acceptance of Travis Kelce’s dig. Here’s how the NFL world reacted to the banter between the brothers.
The Kelce brother are headed to an awaited face-off
The Kelce brothers have treated the NFL world to some hilarious moments. Fans who were anticipating the podcast episode before the brothers headed to the Super Bowl, excitedly responded to the clip. One user exclaimed
Love that Travis is wearing his Cincy hat 😂
— Lexi (@lexiosborne) February 1, 2023
Another fan stated
Best sports podcast out there. And no one can come close to it.
— Joey C. 🟧🟫Go #Browns / 🟩Fly Eagles Fly 🦅 (@THEBrownsFan123) February 1, 2023
This user is looking forward to the Super Bowl clash
I love love LOVE the Kelce brothers, and I can't wait to see them in the Super Bowl together.
(I must admit I will be cheering for the Chiefs, though. They are my #2 after my hometown Titans 💙😚)
— Real Women Love Hockey ☮️ (@legh6987) February 1, 2023
Referring to Travis Kelce’s comments another user encouraged-
Don't take it back Travis!!! You tell 'em 🐐!!! 👊❤️💛
— Nikki #SPNDallas23 #SPNNash23 (@flybaby34) February 1, 2023
Another fan exclaimed
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Idc that moment was GOLD🤣🤣
— Kaylee (@Kayg89K) February 1, 2023
As the Eagles and Chiefs clash in the Super Bowl, fans will look forward to the highly anticipated game. But perhaps, since the title can only be taken home by one team. the brothers’ podcast episode following the battle for the title may be more anticipated by some fans.
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