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“They Thought That It Was Over for Us”: Travis Kelce Claps Back at Doubters Who Gave Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs a Cold Shoulder After Losing Tyreek Hill

Published 02/17/2023, 5:13 PM EST

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Losing Tyreek Hill from the roster turned out to be a big blow for Kansas City. However, the squad managed it wisely by making new additions and improving the quality of their receiver depth chart. Star athlete Travis Kelce made a huge difference and contributed immensely during the championship win. Recently, the two-time Super Bowl champion called out his critics and experts who doubted their abilities.

It was an unrealistic moment for KC fans worldwide to witness Patrick Mahomes and his teammates pulling out the impossible. Despite taking a big hit physically and losing men, the quarterback managed to seal a great win. To Spice up the celebrations even more, Kelce appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show and relished the glorious moment again.

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The duo had a long discussion on various topics, and certainly, the Super Bowl victory happened to remain on the top. Fallon specifically emphasized the “experts” predictions that Kelce had pointed out during the Super Bowl post-game interview. “The experts. Experts say that. Yeah, the chiefs were out of it way back in April. I think we lost a big name,” Kelce said on the show.

“Wide Receiver. Yeah. One of my favorite teammates ever, Tyreek Hill, thought that it was just over for us. And that’s why being on that mountain top, man, it just felt that much sweeter.” he added.

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Indeed, Kelce and his teammates deserve all the world’s happiness because they earned it. Despite losing men due to injuries and desperate trades, the squad continued to perform at the highest level.

Travis Kelce vented his frustration after the splendid victory

When asked about his reaction after the Super Bowl win, Kelce did not mince words and publicly called out his haters. “Not one of y’all said the Chiefs were gonna take it home this year,” Travis said, per Yahoo Sports.

“Not a single one! Feel that s—. Feel it! And on top of that, the next time the Chiefs say something, put some respect on our name!” he added. Well, these comments instantly spread like a wildfire, garnering several reactions on social media.

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The Chiefs are currently enjoying the moment and will soon begin preparing for the 2023 season. It will be interesting to see whether they make new additions or continue with the current set of talents.

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