Travis Kelce, a key player for the Kansas City Chiefs and one of the NFL’s greatest tight ends, recently opened up about the disappointment of his team’s Super Bowl loss. The Chiefs were defeated 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles, a game that left Kelce reflecting deeply on the “hard reality” of the defeat.
On the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce, Travis discussed how the loss hit him personally. “It just wasn’t our day,” he admitted, recalling how the Chiefs struggled to find any momentum throughout the game. “Couldn’t find a lick of momentum,” he continued. “I’m kicking myself for some of the tiny, tiny decisions I made on the field.”
As a veteran player in the NFL, Kelce also took responsibility for his role in the loss, acknowledging his own leadership shortcomings during the game. “I wasn’t the best leader that I could be in motivating my guys and keeping my guys calm, cool and collected,” he said. With his extensive experience—having been with the Chiefs since 2013—he felt an even deeper sense of responsibility. “I put a lot of that on myself as the guy that’s been in the building for 12 years and seen a lot of football,” he explained. “It’s a tough pill to swallow.”
Despite the loss, Kelce remains deeply appreciative of the support he has received throughout his career. On the podcast, he expressed gratitude for his teammates, coaches, and fans, as well as his family. “I have a beautiful life, man. I have loved ones, I have the most amazing family in the world that supports me in everything that I do,” Kelce shared, acknowledging their unwavering support. His parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, were at the game, as well as his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, offering emotional support during the intense Super Bowl moments.
In the face of this tough loss, Kelce’s brother Jason, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, offered words of encouragement. Despite the Chiefs’ defeat, Jason highlighted Travis’s personal achievement in breaking the Super Bowl record for the most catches in a game. “I know that you don’t probably care that much about it right now,” Jason said, “but at the end of the day, it’s just another thing that cements you as one of the best players to ever play in the NFL.”
Travis Kelce, ever humble, quickly dismissed the accolade, focusing instead on the loss. “That’s the last thing that I care about right now,” he responded.
In the locker room after the game, Kelce reiterated the Chiefs’ resilience, noting how the team never stopped fighting despite the scoreline. “We haven’t played that bad all year,” he said, while acknowledging that the Chiefs would continue to fight until the very end, no matter the odds.
The loss may have stung, but Kelce’s focus on his team, family, and perseverance proves that the journey of an NFL player is never just about wins—it’s also about how you respond in the face of adversity.
