The two Kelce brothers reported to work at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, one playing in the game and the other watching as a commentator.
But despite the need to be impartial, Jason Kelce knew he was a good luck charm for his younger brother Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Reflecting on the game on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, Jason made a joke about being at the game while working for ESPN, with the buildup suggesting he was talking about his younger brother’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
Jason referred to himself as “Primetime Big Yeti” and added: “As we all know, Travis had a big hit, because he had someone special in the stadium, someone who means a lot to him, and he really tries to always perform when they do.” they want.” Are you there. And that’s me!’
Travis chuckled and then said, ‘Have I ever had a bad game (when you’re there)?’ Not in Kansas City!
Jason Kelce jokingly took credit for his younger brother Travis’ success Monday night.
Travis Kelce had second straight strong performance after starting 2024 slowly
Kelce performed well, racking up a season-high 70 receiving yards on nine catches in a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. He finished as the team’s second-best receiver that night.
Monday marked the first time Jason was on the Monday Night Football panel for a Chiefs game and a contest in which Travis played.
Last season, as a Philadelphia Eagle, Jason played on the road against the Chiefs and emerged victorious in his final on-field clash against his brother.
Speaking about Travis’ form so far this season, which had attracted much criticism ahead of Monday night’s game, Jason said: “He’s enjoying his life in a very public way now.
‘Everything he does and everything our family really does is very present and that’s the nature of things at the moment.
‘I think Trav has been very healthy throughout his career. This is a guy who has always found a way to present himself in top physical shape.
‘And I know the optics are that he’s all over the place, and that’s not dishonest in reality, but he still keeps the main thing. Football has always been the most important thing in Trav’s life.
“He’s always lived his life to the fullest. He’s really enjoyed his offseasons, even before Taylor Swift and everything that’s going on in our lives. And I think, you know, he’ll always find a way to make football the number one priority.” one in terms of preparation.
After the game, Travis and Taylor Swift were seen at a bar in Kansas City.
“There are so many things that depend on this, between his relationship with his teammates, Andy Reed, and his legacy.
‘So I know it’s been a slow start for him. Trav will always find a way to show up and show off. I think it’s only a matter of time before we go back to the Travis Kelce we’ve seen.
After the game, photos emerged of Travis and Taylor belatedly celebrating his birthday at a Kansas City bar.
The next day, Travis was seen holding Taylor as they boarded a Gulfstream plane bound for the East Coast.
Monday night may be one of the last times in a long time that Swift will be able to see Travis perform as she hits the road for the final five stops of her global ‘Eras Tour.’
