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Travis Kelce’s latest NFL game receives praise from brother Jason Kelce


Travis Kelce’s latest NFL game receives praise from brother Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce enjoys his brother Travis Kelce’s final football season.

On Saturday, August 17, the Philadelphia Eagles graduate praised the Kansas City Chiefs tight end for his great start to the NFL preseason games.

“Behind-the-back passes, Carson Wentz touchdown throws, Nate Sudfeld touchdown throws,” Jason, 36, posted on X (formerly Twitter), adding, “This is one of the most fun preseason games I’ve had so far.”

The behind-the-back pass was performed by Travis, 34, and teammate, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, during a game against the Detroit Lions. Mahomes, 28, used the play as a ruse to throw the football to Travis.

The subtle pass resulted in a successful first down for the team.

Jason had previously praised the moment in real time on X, writing, “This son of a bitch actually did it!! Magic Mahomes.” He also reposted video of the incredible moment for fans to see.

“After getting it done in the preseason, I have a fever and need more cowbells,” Jason added.

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Mahomes, meanwhile, joked that the trick was done out of spite. “Travis didn’t run the route he was supposed to run and then it was kind of a behind-the-back pass, kind of because I was mad,” he said in a video shared on the Chiefs’ Instagram.

“Out of spite, I threw a pass behind my back,” added the soon-to-be father of three.

Travis Kelce in 2024.

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Jason also praised a former Eagle colleague and his former teammate Carson Wentz, who is now working as a backup for the Chiefs.

Jason and Wentz, 31, played together on the Eagles from 2016 to 2020. He scored one of the touchdowns during the Aug. 17 game.

Nate Sudfeld, the Lions’ quarterback who scored a successful touchdown yesterday, also played with Jason for the Eagles from 2017 to 2020.

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Despite all the excitement and a strong start, the Chiefs ultimately lost 24:23 to the Lions.

In their next preseason game, the Chiefs will face the Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 22nd.

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