Super Bowl heartbreak hits differently when the world is waiting to celebrate your downfall. The Chiefs learned that the hard way. After an 18-3 Eagles squad steamrolled them in a 40-22 SB LIX beatdown, the internet wasted no time piling on. But if you thought Kansas City was going to sit quietly and take it, think again. Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice had some words for the haters—words that cut through the noise like a well-timed post route.
Kelce, never one to hold back, had a direct message for his brother Jason, who was feeling the weight of public scrutiny after the game for congratulating his former team. I mean, come on! Yeah, Trav shared that exact sentiment: “You don’t owe any of these sh-ts the acknowledgment,” he told him on New Heights. “You really don’t, Jason. Everyone who knows you knows your intentions.”
Translation? Let the critics talk. They weren’t the ones getting hit by 250-pound linebackers under the brightest lights. And when it comes to criticism, the injured Rashee Rice rallied the same energy for all the Chiefs Kingdom as he wrote on his Instagram: “Your BIGGEST hater is never a stranger. Love Yourself! Be Proud of Yourself and never let them know ya next move!”
The Chiefs O struggled from the jump. Travis Kelce finished with just 39 yards on four catches. The whole unit managed only 275 total yards and converted just 12 first downs. That’s a long way from what we’re used to seeing. But let’s be real—when you win back-to-back Super Bowls, people start waiting for the fall. And when it happens? Oh, they love to remind you.
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) return to the sidelines after a score against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
However, it’s not just about losing—it’s about how you lose. The Birds pressured Patrick Mahomes into oblivion (no one’s forgetting the sack, sack, pick 6 anytime soon), and suddenly, the same team everyone praised for years, they were now questioning them. Were they ever that good? Was it all a fluke? The answer, of course, is no. But the noise? That’s part of the game. And Kelce, Rice, and the rest of the squad aren’t interested in playing into it.
Haters will hate, and the Chiefs will keep moving. If history has shown us anything, it’s that the great ones don’t dwell—they reload. And something tells us Mahomes, Kelce, and this squad aren’t done. Well, we know Trav has that ‘retirement’ warrant on his back. But do you really believe he’s the kinda guy to hang it up with an L? Think again. Then there’s Rashee Rice… Man knows no bounds. He wants his red and gold squad to pick up the pieces and run it back again next season because he wants a piece of it that he missed this time.
Rashee Rice can’t wait for 2025 any longer
But there’s still some months left before Rashee Rice can run defenses. So, let’s rewind. You see, Rice didn’t know how bad it was. Not at first. He thought he’d miss a play or two, maybe shake it off. But as he tried to walk, the pain hit differently. An MRI confirmed what he never wanted to hear—LCL tear, surgery, season over. Just like that, his breakout year was gone. The Chiefs’ offense adjusted, but let’s be real—Rice’s absence was felt.
By week 4, Rice was tracking for a monster season. Over 1,200 yards? Easy. Touchdowns? Plenty. He was becoming the guy in KC’s offense. Then, in a cruel twist, a collision with Patrick Mahomes on an interception turned his season into a rehab grind. Instead of chasing records, he was chasing stability—literally. And yeah, he peeked at the leaderboards, wondering what could’ve been. But sulking? Not his style.
“The knee is doing great,” Rice said. He’s been attacking rehab with everything from kettlebells to blood flow restriction training—essentially tricking his muscles into thinking they’re lifting heavy when they’re not. It’s all about mobility, balance, and getting back to full speed. Because in his mind, the clock is ticking. He’s itching to be back out there.
And when he is? He’s not coming back just to be a feel-good story. The Chiefs falling short in the ’24 season is not leaving him anytime soon. “I have guys around me who constantly remind me that I’m a great player,” Rice said. His return isn’t just about him—it’s about unfinished business. The 2025 season can’t get here fast enough.
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