Tony Gonzalez is a person of his phrase.
Travis Kelce surpassed the Corridor of Fame tight finish to interrupt the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ franchise report for landing receptions within the workforce’s Christmas Day win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce celebrates his landing towards the Steelers in the course of the second half, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)
Kelce hauled in his 77th profession receiving landing within the fourth quarter to place his title within the report books alongside Gonzalez. Paying tribute to the Chiefs’ nice, Kelce then dunked the ball over the purpose put up.
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The celebration drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, however it didn’t make a distinction to veteran kicker Harrison Butker, who nailed the extra-point try.
Throughout Prime Video’s pregame broadcast, Gonzalez vowed to pay Kelce’s superb within the occasion that he emulated his well-known landing celebration.
“I’m so glad for him. He is likely one of the greatest tight ends to ever do it on [and] off the sector,” he stated. “I’ve been following him since he was a rookie, and I’m not stunned by it. He is likely one of the best tight ends of all time.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce celebrates a landing towards the Pittsburgh Steelers in the course of the second half on Dec. 25, 2024. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Pictures)
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“If he dunks it, I’ll pay that superb.”
Kelce responded to Gonzalez’s put up on X celebrating the accomplishment and reminded him of the provide he made previous to the sport.
“You recognize I needed to present like to the best of all time,” Kelce wrote. “You probably did point out you’d assist me with the superb tho.”
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce celebrates a landing in the course of the second half at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 25, 2024. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Pictures)
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Gonzalez obliged, fortunately.
“I received you!”
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