The “Kelce Bowl” went to little brother Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs beat Jason Kelce and the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a thrilling Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.
Older brother Jason was gracious in defeat — even though there was a familiar competitive fire to his condescension.
“Maybe it hasn’t hit me yet. I was a little emotional when I saw my mom and dad. Trav I wasn’t very emotional. I was just like ‘F— you, congratulations,'” he said.
“It was a great two weeks for our family. I’m really happy for Trav, and the Chiefs. There are a lot of people in Kansas City that I know is a big reason I’m in Philadelphia, including the head coach.” Andy Reid. Disappointed we didn’t win but definitely happy for those guys.”
Mother Donna Kelce said before the game that she would support both offenses (Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Chiefs, while Jason Kelce plays center for the Eagles) to help her two sons navigate the difficult position of play. against each other on the biggest stage as a way. It worked well in that regard, as the Chiefs and Eagles combined for 73 points, the third most in Super Bowl history.
Travis Kelce had six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown, while Jason Kelce’s Eagles amassed 417 yards on offense.
Any bragging rights Travis Kelce earned with the win were put on the back burner in the immediate aftermath of the game.
“You can’t really say anything to your loved one in a situation like this. You joke all the time and say you want to beat your brother on the biggest stage, but it’s a strange feeling,” he added. ” “That team had great leadership, great coach, and it came down to the end. We have all the respect in the world for those Eagles. I can’t say anything other than love him and he played one hell of a year.” One hell of a season.”
After the game, both brothers were asked about their future. Jason Kelce, 35, said he would take some time to assess whether he is still able to contribute at a high level and commit to another grueling season before deciding whether to retire.
Travis Kelce, 33, brought the conversation back to the special session when he was asked how many more years he would continue playing.
“I think it was the happiest year of my life – both on and off the field,” he said. “To see my family in all its glory and get all its flowers, have my mom be the center of attention on the jumbotron before games on the biggest stage, and be able to get up close and meet my brother throughout the season. Top of the mountain, it’s the best feeling in the world. I don’t know how many more I have left, but I’ll treasure it forever.”