In a recent appearance on The Steam Room with Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, Kelce provided his own analysis of what went wrong, making it clear that the real issue wasn’t the team’s leadership but rather the relentless dominance of the Eagles’ defense.
An impenetrable wall, the key to the Chiefs’ defeat
“You can try trick plays to throw them off, but if you don’t succeed on first or second down, third down becomes even tougher,” he added.
The stats back up his claim. Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times despite the Eagles never sending an additional rusher. Kansas City’s offense struggled all game, managing only 275 total yards and converting just three of their twelve third-down attempts, underscoring the total dominance of Philadelphia’s defense.
Is Andy Reid on the hot seat? Jason Kelce doesn’t think so
Despite the criticism and growing calls for Reid’s firing, Kelce stood by his former coach, whom he played under in Philadelphia. “There will always be decisions you can question, but honestly, I don’t know if Andy could have done much differently,” he stated. To him, the loss wasn’t about strategy—it was about adjustments the team needs to make in the offseason.
While some analysts, such as FOX Sports’ Rob Parker, argue that Reid’s departure is the only solution, Jason Kelce believes otherwise. Rather than a coaching issue, the Chiefs’ downfall may have more to do with personnel shortcomings. Can Kansas City make the necessary moves to come back stronger next season? Only time will tell.
