Injuries, Fitness Issues & Age Factor: Will the 2023 NFL Witness the Last of Kelce Brothers – Jason & Travis?

With the NFL season underway, it promises a wealth of exciting games and thrills. The 2023 NFL season is packed with highly anticipated matchups. The excitement began in Week 1, where the Detroit Lions secured a thrilling 21-20 victory against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs.

As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to more eagerly awaited games, including the showdown between Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, as well as the famous clash between the Browns and Bengals, among others. Adding to the intrigue is the anticipation surrounding a matchup between the Kelce brothers. Last season, the brothers battled fiercely in the Super Bowl finals. Will history repeat itself for one last time, or will circumstances prevent the brothers from facing off this year?

Will Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce face off this year?

Around seven months after their Super Bowl LVII showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set for a rematch. The Chiefs will host the Eagles in Week 11 on Monday, November 20, in a highly anticipated prime-time matchup on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” This game will also feature a showdown between Eagles center Jason Kelce and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce unless there are any unforeseen obstacles. However, this season could signal a turning point for both brothers. In the Chiefs’ opening game, 33-year-old Travis Kelce was sidelined due to a recent hyper-extended knee injury, which had a significant impact on their performance.

The duration of his injury recovery is a key question. Interestingly, his elder brother, 35-year-old Jason Kelce, has experienced a similar injury in the past and hence, has offered valuable insights to his brother. Jason is preparing for the new NFL season, after putting a hold on the retirement rumors, where the Eagles will face the New England Patriots on Sunday. Apart from fitness and injuries, there’s speculation that the Kelce brothers, who host their podcast “New Heights,” may be nearing the end of their football careers. This season represents Jason’s 13th year and Travis’ 11th year in the NFL.

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After a decade of nearly unstoppable performances, there’s a sense that this season could mark a significant shift in their careers. But thankfully, fans at least witnessed their last showdown in the previous season’s final.

The last Super Bowl final was a family affair

Last season, Travis Kelce solidified his status as the best tight end in NFL history, while his brother, Jason Kelce, established himself as one of the league’s top linemen. During Super Bowl media night on Monday, February 12, they made NFL history as the first pair of brothers to face off in the NFL.

Although the Chiefs emerged victorious against the Eagles with a score of 38-35, both brothers captured the hearts of many. Their mother, Donna Kelce, attended the game and post-matchup shared a box of cookies with each brother, a gesture Travis affectionately referred to as “Super Bowl fuel.” This game also became one of the most-watched events in America.

Now, fans eagerly anticipate another showdown between the brothers before Jason’s retirement, as he has indicated his retirement plans after the last Super Bowl.

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