Travis Kelce didn’t exactly let Jake Chatzky off the hook when the New Heights producer tried to play both sides before Chiefs-Jets.
Chatzky, who is a Jets fan, was put on the spot by Jason Kelce, who asked where his loyalties really stood heading into the matchup. Chatzky said, “Don’t make me do this, Jason,” before adding, “I’m absolutely rooting for Travis, for sure, I am 100% rooting for Travis.”
That answer didn’t land with Travis.
“You hear that, Jets fans?” he fired back.
“He’s a (expletive) phony. He’s a phony.”
When Chatzky tried to explain that he could root for the Jets and still want Kelce to play well, the Chiefs tight end wasn’t interested in the split loyalty pitch.
“Don’t (expletive) lie to my face,” He said.
Kelce also brought up the kind of blunt honesty he gets from his brother Jason’s wife, Kylie, when the Chiefs and Eagles are on opposite sides of the field. Jason spent his entire career in Philadelphia before retiring, and Travis said Kylie doesn’t sugarcoat where her allegiance lies.
“At least my sister-in-law will tell me to my face, ‘(Expletive) you, I hope the Birds win,’” Travis said.
He added that Kylie has even refused to wear Chiefs gear when the Eagles aren’t involved, but he made it clear he respects that kind of team-first loyalty.
“I respect it, Ky,” he said. “I appreciate you even wearing red.
You could have worn something neutral and just showed your support. You showing up was enough for me, so I appreciate it.”
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