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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and gridiron partner in crime, Travis Kelce, delivered a musical tribute that even the football gods would applaud. Paying homage to the legendary Shane MacGowan of The Pogues, the Kelce brothers orchestrated a touchdown of talent with their cover of ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia,’ turning the classic Christmas hit into a sonic touchdown dance.

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But this wasn’t a random play call. MacGowan acknowledged the Kelce duo’s musical prowess before his final curtain call, tweeting praises that echoed through social media. In his last social media interaction, the Irish bard gave a nod to Travis and Jason’s rendition, leaving fans and followers alike saying, ‘Tell them I am knocked out.

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Jason Kelce breaks through doubts with praise for Shane MacGowan

Jason Kelce posted a statement on platform ‘X’ in response to the question on his tribute for the late great Shane MacGowan. In a move smoother than a well-executed flea-flicker, Kelce made sure his words hit hard.

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Captioned, “No, I released a statement to the New York Times, but I’ll post it here so that everyone can see it on social media.” Kelce heaped praises for the legendary singer. “Shane’s prowess as a singer, songwriter, and poet was truly a gift to this world,” he declared, as if breaking through the defensive line of doubt. “He could make you feel what he was saying, attached his soul to his music.

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And if you thought Kelce was just talking the talk, think again. He crowned MacGowan’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ as more than just a Christmas anthem. “It gets to the roots of love, anger, resentment, sacrifice, and ultimately companionship,” Jason Kelce declared, proving that his appreciation for the game goes beyond the field.

Kelce bros: From the end zone to the top of the charts

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Is there any end zone Jason Kelce can’t reach? The three-time dad, Super Bowl champ, and Sexiest Man Alive finalist is proving he’s got the moves both on and off the gridiron. Just when you thought he had maxed out his playbook, the Kelce brothers, fresh off their Billboard debut, are spiking the ball at the No. 1 spot with their anthem “Fairytale of Philadelphia.”

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The Kelce brothers atop the Rock Digital Song Sales and Holiday Digital Song Sales throne. It’s a victory dance that even the end zone pylons would envy. Not just a one-hit wonder, “Fairytale of Philadelphia” has become a streaming sensation, racking up 1.1 million official U.S. streams from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23.

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Billboard’s got the stats, and the Kelce crew has the bragging rights. Keep on spiking and spitting rhymes, Kelce brothers, your playbook is pure gold.

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Jhelum Mehta is an NFL content analyst at EssentiallySports. Having started her journey as a writer, she harbors immense knowledge when it comes to the game of touchdowns and tackles. Her current position at ES allows Jhelum to formulate a gripping analysis of live matches that 'pocket' her perspective pieces and help assemble engaging articles. On account of this, Jhelum has been able to statistically armor her articles and also procure a couple of ‘Editor's picks’ under her belt. Despite the diversity of the articles she has covered, Jhelum predominantly reports on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, which also remain an integral theme of her off-court pieces. Away from the enthusiasm and passion of the gridiron, Jhelum devotes her time to crafting stories and "quarterbacking" new dance moves.

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