Jason Kelce Says Playing Brother Travis and the Chiefs Was Always ‘Annoying’ for This Reason

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023.Photo:Cooper Neill/Getty

Cooper Neill/Getty

While the Kelce Bowl was fun for fans,Jason Kelcereveals he never loved playing against his little brotherTravis Kelcein the NFL.

“It’s annoying is what it is,” Jason replied, with a laugh.

The elder Kelce brother explained that it was so “annoying” to face off against Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs because they’re so hard to beat.

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to brother Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs.David Eulitt/Getty

David Eulitt/Getty

“Because he’s so good — that’s why,” Jason revealed. “They were very good. I was only fortunate to beat Trav once.”

Jason and the Philadelphia Eagles' sole win against Travis' Chiefs came onNov. 21, 2023, about six months before the father of three (with a fourth on the way!) announced his retirement from the NFL.

Jason went on to reflect on his memories of playing against his little brother on the football field during Monday’s ESPN broadcast — which saw the Baltimore Ravens defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in Los Angeles.

“But when you’re out there on the field getting ready to play your brother, there’s just something about seeing your brother out there that you get these flashbacks going to being out in the backyard playing football again,” Jason said.

Jason’s Monday night confession comes just after the former NFL star and his wife Kylie Kelce announced they’re expecting their fourth daughter.

The couple is already parents to three girls:Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 21 months.

“I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister,” a pregnant Kylie wrote in an Instagram caption. “At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷‍♀️”

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The couple’s announcement received public support and excitement from Travis and Jason’s mom,Donna Kelce, as well as Travis' girlfriend,Taylor Swift, who liked Kylie’s post on Instagram.

AndPatrick Mahomes' wifeBrittany Mahomesalso wrote a celebratory message: “Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!! 🥹🤍.”

source: people.com