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The Kelces were the first brothers to play
against each other at a Super Bowl and days of good-natured
ribbing gave way to genuine affection as 33-year-old tight end
Travis came out on top at State Farm Stadium.
Travis, who had 81 receiving yards and a touchdown, told
reporters he was left with a strange feeling after getting the
win over his brother's team.
"There’s nothing you can really say to a loved one in a
situation like that," he said. "You joke around all the time and
say you want to beat your brother on the biggest stage, but it’s
a weird feeling."
The pair exchanged an embrace on the field as the confetti flew
for the Chiefs, who won their second Super Bowl in four years.
"There’s nothing I can say to him other than I love him and he
played a hell of a year, a hell of a season," Travis told
reporters.
Their mother, Donna Kelce, had become a fan favorite and was
sitting next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the game.
Both brothers had previously earned a Super Bowl ring - Jason
with the Eagles in 2018 and Travis with the Chiefs three years
ago - but with bragging rights on the line there was no lack of
motivation.
"It's hard to get here," Jason told reporters. "Obviously would
have liked to win but (I'm) happy for Trav."
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in Glendale, Arizona; additional
reporting by Rory Carroll;Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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