By Sohini Sengupta

Copyright inquisitr

The Kansas City Chiefs played against the Philadelphia Eagles again recently in a rather anticlimactic Super Bowl rematch. Fans were hoping for an average football game, but when celebrity tight end Travis Kelce lost his temper, the game took an entirely different path.

Although Kelce is known to have a positive attitude in the locker room, his anger with the Chiefs’ offense stalling was noticeable. He was seen on camera taking off his helmet and throwing it at the bench. The online debate began as soon as viewers saw him yell what was thought to be a five-word insult. According to the Irish Star, lip readers speculated he cried, “I’m sick of this s—.”

FOX’s broadcast team tried to downplay the moment, suggesting Kelce was rallying his teammates with a “let’s go.” But across social media, fans weren’t convinced. The clip spread fast, as it turned a challenging game into a viral moment.

Travis Kelce is FIRED UP
“IM SICK OF THIS S**T” pic.twitter.com/KJFRXfz1k8
— JPA (@jasrifootball) September 14, 2025

Travis Kelce’s sideline rant became the main topic of conversation that evening, even stronger than the game’s final minutes. But this wasn’t just frustration over one foul play. The Chiefs’ offense looked completely lost in the first half. The defending champions managed only two third-down conversions out of eight tries. They piled up four penalties costing them 20 yards.

And they gave the Eagles two free first downs that turned into points on the board!

On the field, Patrick Mahomes faced off bravely, steering clear of rivals like they were ghosts in a dark room. He ran for another sixty yards after passing for sixty and even scored Kansas City’s only touchdown on a 13-yard run.

But Travis Kelce? The star tight end’s three catches for 38 yards fell well short of what you would expect from Mahomes’ choice of target. Fans observed Kelce’s frustration with his teammates, with the called plays, and maybe even with himself. The Chiefs held onto a slim 14–10 lead at halftime, but the team spirit was thin. Definitely not like a team built for championships.

Eagles 20-17 Chiefs
Travis Kelce was seen losing his cool on the sidelines
Kelce slammed his helmet on the turf and appeared to shout at his teammates: ‘I’m sick of this s***!’
He was lovin’ that touchdown catch from Tyquan Thornton
wow… Patrick Mahomes misses the open… pic.twitter.com/QLiRA2kscx
— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) September 14, 2025

Adding fuel to the fire, FOX NFL faced backlash for its shaky coverage. Fans were already frustrated by the broadcast’s awkward start when Kelce’s outburst gave them something bigger to discuss. Taylor Swift‘s shadow was nearby, of course, because this is Travis Kelce! Swift (Kelce’s fiancée and a regular guest at the Arrowhead suites) was not there. Cameras didn’t spot her in the crowd, and fan videos appeared empty. For once, the pop star wasn’t the story. Her man stole the spotlight, helmet-throwing tantrum and all.

By the third quarter, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott changed the game with a massive 59-yard field goal.

The Chiefs were unable to regain their footing after that. Philadelphia put up a strong fight to win 20–17. What sort of impression did Kansas City’s disorganized performance leave behind? Only tight end Travis Kelce’s sideline rant was caught on camera.

Fans got exactly what they love: a superstar’s viral meltdown.

His five-word rant became instant meme material, perfect for highlight reels. And you can bet someone at FOX Sports is still shaking their head, muttering those exact words: “Let’s go!”, don’t you think?

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