Travis Kelce shirt number claim not believed after | NFL News

Travis Kelce’s No87 jersey could go down in historical past at Super Bowl LIX, however brother Jason has his doubts in regards to the sentimental story behind it. The Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl win as they face off in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.

Tight finish Kelce is predicted to play a pivotal function alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jason Kelce was up in opposition to his brother two years in the past whereas enjoying middle for Philadelphia, however the Eagles got here off second-best on that event.

Following their Super Bowl victory, Travis defined his brother’s hand in inspiring his No87 choice in an NFL Films interview, saying: “If there is a Kelce legacy, two brothers making it to the NFL, it all started in 1987 because this big guy [Jason] was born in 1987. 

“I’m ceaselessly in debt to this man for placing his title, our title, placing his honour on the road to get me one other likelihood. When I say I owe all of it to him, I do. I like you. You’re the one cause why I put on the number 87 anyway.”

Jason held his tongue at the time in an effort not to spoil what was a beautiful moment. However, his wife Kylie later let slip that Travis’ narrative didn’t quite resonate with her husband.

“Jason nonetheless calls bull,” she said while speaking to Charissa Thompson – who conducted that NFL Films interview – on her ‘Not Gonna Lie’ podcast. “Jason nonetheless calls bull on that revelation. He’s like, ‘No, you bought given ’87’ and have been like, ‘Uh, how can I keep in mind this? It’s my brother’s start yr.'”

Whether by design or not, both agreed the story was a “candy sentiment” on Kelce Jr’s half. Regardless of whether or not he chosen No87 himself or embraced it serendipitously, the connection together with his brother’s start yr provides a layer of personal significance and will effectively have influenced his resolution not to change.

The alleged origin story apart, Kelce has undeniably turn out to be synonymous with No87 as he units his sights on securing a fourth Super Bowl ring. He holds the all-time document for many receptions made within the play-offs, whereas solely legendary receiver Jerry Rice (22) has scored more post-season touchdowns than him (20).

He faces a mountainous battle if he and the Chiefs are to certainly make historical past in Louisiana come Sunday. He was largely contained in a tetchy AFC Championship win over the Buffalo Bills and faces one other enormous activity in overcoming his brother’s previous group.