Author: Mr Bang

LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid have solidified the Kansas City Chiefs as a dynasty. We’re not just back-to-back champs. We’re back-to-back Leap Year champs too

They’re already setting their sights on a three-peat.

First, they had to achieve a remarkable feat: becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years.

Mahomes ensured it, orchestrating another spectacular comeback on football’s grandest stage in the heart of America’s entertainment capital.

Mahomes delivered a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime, leading the Chiefs to a thrilling 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, securing their status as the NFL’s ninth repeat Super Bowl champions.

With pop sensation Taylor Swift cheering on her boyfriend Kelce from a suite, the Chiefs clinched their third title in five years, a remarkable achievement that places them among the league’s most illustrious franchises.

“Well, you know the goal has always been to get three,” Kelce exclaimed on stage after sharing a celebratory kiss with Swift. “But we couldn’t have gotten here without that second win and carrying that target on our backs all year. … How about that? We now have the opportunity to go for three in a row.”

The NFL’s first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas was initially a lackluster, error-strewn affair that only gained momentum in the back-and-forth fourth quarter and overtime. It marked the second occasion in 58 Super Bowls that the game was tied after regulation, and the first to be played under new overtime rules ensuring both teams had possession.

The Chiefs (15-6) found themselves trailing 22-19 after Jake Moody’s 27-yard field goal on the first possession of overtime. However, Mahomes spearheaded a remarkable turnaround, orchestrating yet another impressive comeback in a rematch of the Super Bowl four years prior.

Mahomes scrambled for 8 yards on fourth-and-1 to keep the Chiefs’ hopes alive, then dashed for another 19 yards to set up the winning touchdown, which came 14 minutes and 57 seconds into the extra period — just moments before what would have been a second overtime.

“Given all the adversity we’ve faced this season, to come through tonight… I’m immensely proud of the guys,” said Mahomes, who earned his third Super Bowl MVP award. “This is incredible. Legendary.”

Following his connection with an open Hardman, the Chiefs rushed onto the field as red-and-yellow confetti rained down.

Mahomes and Reid are now halfway to emulating Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, who captured six championships in 20 years together with the New England Patriots, most recently achieving back-to-back victories in the 2003-04 seasons.

At 28, Mahomes becomes the fourth starting quarterback to secure three Super Bowl wins, joining the esteemed company of Brady, Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, and Troy Aikman, and is the second youngest to achieve this feat.

“I’m going to revel in this tonight, celebrate at the parade, and then begin the journey to return to this game next year,” Mahomes declared. “I’ll do whatever it takes to make it back to this game next year. Three-peat.”

The most notable moment of the first half came when a frustrated Kelce collided with Reid on the sideline, momentarily pushing back the Chiefs’ 65-year-old coach after a fumble by teammate Isiah Pacheco inside the red zone during the second quarter.

“You guys caught that?” Kelce remarked. “I’ll keep it between us unless my ‘mic’d up’ recording spills the beans. I was just expressing my love for him.”

The action intensified following a critical mistake by San Francisco’s special teams, which led to Mahomes’ 16-yard touchdown pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, giving the Chiefs a 13-10 lead.

Brock Purdy and the 49ers (14-6) responded, but they failed to make enough plays, denying Mr. Irrelevant the opportunity to transition from the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft to Super Bowl champion.

“We have the offense to score touchdowns, and I failed to put the team in position to do that,” Purdy lamented.

Niners wide receiver Jauan Jennings threw and caught a touchdown, joining Eagles quarterback Nick Foles as the only players to achieve both feats in a Super Bowl.

After Moody’s 53-yard field goal put the Niners ahead 19-16 with 1:53 remaining, Mahomes and Kelce went to work. Mahomes found Kelce for a crucial 22-yard gain, setting up Harrison Butker’s game-tying field goal, a 29-yarder with 3 seconds left.

A holding penalty on Kansas City’s Trent McDuffie extended San Francisco’s opening drive in overtime, and Purdy made crucial throws to drive the 49ers to the Chiefs’ 9-yard line. However, San Francisco had to settle for a field goal.

Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and the Niners stormed to a 10-0 lead, but this was no obstacle for Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. They’ve trailed by 10 points in all three of their victories, including last year’s 38-35 triumph over Philadelphia.

Although Mahomes struggled initially and threw an interception, he once again showcased his brilliance when it mattered most. He completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns.

The Chiefs were far from dominant during the regular season, entering the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 3 seed. They triumphed over Buffalo and Baltimore in the postseason, marking Mahomes’ first road playoff victories, and entered the Super Bowl as 2 1/2-point underdogs according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

“The Kansas City Chiefs are never underdogs. Remember that,” Mahomes asserted.

They became the first team to win consecutive Super Bowls as underdogs, with the Philadelphia Eagles slightly favored a year ago.

The game turned when San Francisco’s Ray-Ray McCloud failed to secure a punt that ricocheted off teammate Darrell Luter Jr.’s leg, allowing the Chiefs to recover at the 49ers’ 16-yard line, leading to Mahomes’ decisive touchdown pass to Valdes-Scantling.

The Niners responded on the subsequent possession with Purdy finding Jennings for a 10-yard touchdown, giving them a 16-13 lead. Moody’s extra-point attempt was blocked.

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan took a gamble on fourth-and-3 from the Chiefs’ 15-yard line, opting not to settle for a tying field goal. Purdy connected with George Kittle for a 4-yard gain before finding Jennings for the score.

Shanahan’s Super Bowl coaching record now stands at 0-2, with an overall record of 0-3, including a loss when he served as the offensive coordinator for Atlanta. That game saw Brady and the Patriots rally from a 28-3 deficit to win in overtime.

“When you’re up against guys like Tom Brady and Pat Mahomes, you never feel secure with a lead. Those guys are two of the best to ever play the game,” Shanahan acknowledged.

Numerous celebrities were in attendance as the NFL brought its marquee event to this renowned gambling hub — a concept once considered taboo. Jay-Z, LeBron James, and Paul McCartney were among the luminaries in the crowd.

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Travis Kelce may have landed in Sydney ahead of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts that begin today at the Accor Stadium, but will the NFL star be joining the superstar in Singapore as well?

Riding high on the victory train after his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl,

the 34-year-old tight end seems to be enjoying his time as a supportive boyfriend by taking a private jet across the world to be with her.

Many reports even suggest he will join Taylor for the rest of her Asia and Europe tour. So, what’s the plan for this globetrotting couple?

The world saw Travis and Taylor’s PDA-filled tête-à-tête in Las Vegas after the Kansas City Chiefs lifted the Super Bowl trophy. But Taylor’s presence didn’t come easy. With a show scheduled in Tokyo the night before, the Grammy winner hopped onto her jet just in time to make it for the game.

While Swifties were concerned whether she’d make it or not, Taylor said goodbye to the jet lag and yes to being the most supportive girlfriend. Of course, having your own plane on standby does help! Ed Kelce, Travis’s dad, opened up to People about his impression of Swift post the Super Bowl win.

The NFL star’s dad said he’s grown close with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, and that the two bonded over their love for the NFL. “Scott played college football, so he was right into it. I think he likes that his daughter is dating a football player and not a musician,” Ed added.

Praising Swift, he thanked her for being “probably the most famous person in the world,” and yet, “so warm and gracious” in every meeting and at games. “She loves football so much, and she sets a good example during games. I was so shocked that during the Super Bowl, my buddies and I left some rubbish near us, and when Taylor got up, she stopped and picked it all up and put it in the trash,” Ed shared.

After the celebrations, which saw T n T partying with the Kelce parents, Taylor was once again off to perform in Melbourne, Australia. Travis took a breather from this show and decided to stay back in Las Vegas. Soon after, the footballer was spotted playing golf at the Wynn Las Vegas, where he was a part of a celebrity exhibition match. Golf isn’t the only thing taking up Kelce’s time post the Super Bowl. News of him joining as the executive producer for the film, My Dead Friend Zoe, has also been doing the rounds. The movie’s summary aligns perfectly with Kelce’s comedic tastes with the film being characterised as a darkly humorous drama focusing on a US Army veteran, her deceased best friend whom she struggles to part with, and her distant grandfather. Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales not only lead the cast but also serve as executive producers, sharing the role with Kelce. The film will premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas in March.

On Monday night, when Philadelphia Eagles supporters watched the seconds tick down on their team’s season, and tears welling in star center Jason Kelce’s eyes, signaling an apparent choice to put up his cleats, it was difficult not to sense the end of an era.”There are thirteen seasons. Seven-time Professional Bowler.

Six-time All-Pro. One Super Bowl. One #1 podcast. “And one Sexiest Man Alive title,” ESPN commentator Pat McAfee added the next day on his show, listing Jason’s professional accomplishments. “Hell of a rυn….” But for the Brothers Kelce, “the rυn” appears to be far from done, even if Jason has played his last down in the NFL.

If last February’s Sυper Bowl LVII, in which Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs defeated Jason’s Eagles, toυched off the dizzying hype of Kelce Mania, the ensυing мonths — craммed with their chart-topping New Heights podcast, the record-breaking Aмazon Priмe docυмentary Kelce, a slew of endorseмents and Travis’ high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift have only sυpercharged the fascination.

“It’s been surreal and a fun ride to be on,” their mother Donna Kelce, 71, tells PEOPLE about her unique perspective on the phenomenon.”Being able to spend time with my children, experience new locations, and meet new people. And I’m extremely delighted they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor because it’s [been] a long journey to get where they are now.”To learn more about Jason and Travis Kelce, grab the latest issue of PEOPLE, out on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. The Kelces’ success is attributed to their easy charm and undeniable attractiveness, as well as their willingness to goof on each other about what their particular scented candle would smell like. Father Ed Kelce, 72, adds that easygoing brotherly banter is nothing new.”I’ve been listening to the shtick between these [two] since they were toddlers,” he told PEOPLE in October. “The way they engage on the podcast has always been the same. And that’s always fun to watch.”

Jason and Travis grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, participating in various sports and causing mischief, such as when a bocce ball passed through the family car’s windscreen. ( “Those kinds of things happened constantly when they were growing υp,” Donna told me.) However, they learned strong loyalty to one another through their parents’ loyalty to them. Donna reveals that neither her brother nor her husband’s sister had any children. “[Jason and Travis] yelled at me because they didn’t have any cousins to play with on Christmas.” We were tight-knit and constantly tried to help one other as much as we could.”Travis shared with PEOPLE in April what he learned from his parents, who remained married for the sake of their children until Travis departed to join Jason at the University of Cincinnati: “My entire upbringing [was about] learning to feel people… I was always expected to be a provider, not a drain, and to contribute rather than take.

Sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date on everything from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest topics. Jason and Travis now have a lot to give, including investments in everything from F1 racing (Travis) to a Mississippi cattle farm (Jason). Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) kisses Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62), following the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Travis’ management team recently revealed to The New York Times their aim to make the nine-time Pro Bowl tight end as “famous as the Rock,” referring to Dwayne Johnson’s transformation from WWE star to A-list actor.

“He enjoyed Saturday Night Live,” a source tells PEOPLE on Travis’ March 2023 hosting stint. “He had a blast. After retirement, he plans to pursue acting and hosting.”Travis will continue to develop his character on the New Heights podcast, facing off against Jason, his most worthy opponent. “They’re jυst as coмpetitive as adυlts today, always jabbing at each other [aboυt] who’s the best,” Donna explains with a laugh. “It does not stop. “They are each other’s biggest fans.”

The Philadelphia Eagles center is dad to three daughters — Bennett, Elliotte and Wyatt

It’s no secret that the Kelce genes are strong!

Jason Kelce, 36, and his brother Travis Kelce, 32, chatted about the Philadelphia Eagles center’s recent trip to Disney World with his family on this week’s episode of their podcast New Heights with Jason and Travis, during which Jason revealed which of his daughters he believes looks the most like their Uncle Trav.

Jason is dad to daughters Bennett, 11 months, Elliotte, 2½, and Wyatt, 4, whom he shares with wife Kylie.

“The NFL also put out a video of the whole family at Disney, it looks like you and Ellie went on the teacups ride,” Travis says, bringing up the adorable video in which Jason twirls around on the teacups with his daughter.

“We did. We went on the teacups, Wyatt still will not go on any rides. She a little scaredy cat,” Jason says of his oldest.

“I was like that though. I wasn’t big on rides when I was little. Actually, even through high school, I was like, ‘F— rollercoasters,’” Travis recalls.

“That’s weird cause I’ve always thought that Ellie matched your intensity and kind of looks like you if we’re being honest. She loves rides. She is not afraid of rides at all,” Jason shares.

“When I was a blonde,” adds Travis.

When arriving in Orlando for the Pro Bowl, Jason joked about changes to the event’s format since the last time he participated.

“I don’t even know what you do in the Pro Bowl anymore. But it’s down in Orlando so I get to take my kids to Walt Disney World,” he said, per PHLY reporter Zach Berman.

Jason continued, “Not off-the-Super Bowl Walt Disney World, but as long as Wyatt gets to see Elsa, I don’t think it really matters.”

The family of five was later photographed hanging out with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the park, dressing up for the occasion.

Jason repped Mickey on his shirt, while Elliotte and Wyatt, whom he held in each arm, rocked the signature mouse ears.

The two girls also enjoyed some classic Disney snacks — a hot pretzel and churro — while Bennett posed with mom Kylie.

Taylor Swift Reacts to Brittany Mahomes Being Named the Most Supportive NFL Wife Among Others

In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and admiration, Taylor Swift has voiced her support for Brittany Mahomes, who was recently recognized as the Most Supportive NFL Wife among others.

The acknowledgment of Brittany’s dedication and support towards her husband, Patrick Mahomes, has garnered widespread praise and admiration, including from the pop superstar herself.

Taylor Swift, known for her close ties to the Mahomes family and her unwavering support for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, took to social media to express her delight at Brittany’s well-deserved recognition.

In a heartfelt message shared with her millions of followers, Swift commended Brittany for her unwavering commitment to her family and her unwavering support for Patrick Mahomes throughout his career.

“She deserves it,” Swift wrote in her post, accompanied by a photo of Brittany Mahomes with her children cheering on Patrick Mahomes at a Chiefs game. “Bringing all her kids to support their dad is so adorable. Brittany, you’re an inspiration to us all!”

The recognition of Brittany Mahomes as the Most Supportive NFL Wife underscores the crucial role that spouses and partners play in the lives and careers of professional athletes. From attending games and cheering from the sidelines to providing unwavering support during both victories and defeats, NFL wives like Brittany Mahomes exemplify the true meaning of partnership and dedication.

Brittany’s commitment to her family and her unwavering support for Patrick Mahomes has not gone unnoticed by fans and observers alike. Her presence at games, her active engagement on social media, and her visible role as a supportive partner and mother have earned her admiration and respect from fans across the globe.

As the Mahomes family continues to capture hearts both on and off the field, Taylor Swift’s public endorsement of Brittany Mahomes serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of family, love, and support in the world of professional sports. With Brittany by his side, Patrick Mahomes has not only found a devoted partner but also a source of strength and inspiration in his journey as an NFL star.

In celebrating Brittany Mahomes’ well-deserved recognition, Taylor Swift has once again demonstrated her unwavering support for the Mahomes family and her deep appreciation for the bond of love and commitment that unites them. As the NFL season progresses, fans can expect to see Brittany Mahomes continue to shine as one of the league’s most supportive and beloved wives.