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Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce didn’t hold back his disappointment when discussing the NFL’s Christmas Day announcement. The NFL’s decision to feature Beyoncé in its holiday programming has created a buzz among fans. During the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis Kelce’s brother, former Philadelphia eagles star Jason Kelce, read the news that Beyoncé will perform during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans matchup and expressed his excitement.
“I can’t wait to watch this one,” he said. “I’m gonna miss it,” Travis Kelce exclaimed with an expletive. The Kelce brothers also reflected on the NFL’s dominance during Christmas, humorously pointing out the league’s superiority over traditional NBA holiday games.
“They are not the king of Christmas,” Jason Kelce quipped. “Yeah, especially when the NFL’s in town,” Travis Kelce added. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images However, the fact that Netflix will broadcast the Christmas Day games raised concerns for the brothers.
After Netflix’s technical issues during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight , which saw widespread buffering issues and interruptions, the streaming giant’s capability to handle live sports is under scrutiny. Travis Kelce admitted his frustration with the fight’s stream failures.
“I was pretty upset it kept going in and out. It kicked me off about four or five times," the Chiefs TE shared. Jason Kelce, though joking about his own decision to watch, shared a more serious note: “Stuff like that happens, but I just love Mike Tyson so much I couldn’t help but watch it.
” As the holiday doubleheader approaches, Travis Kelce urged Netflix to ensure a smooth experience for viewers. “Hopefully, Netflix can figure out streaming, especially if we’re going to be watching all the Christmas games on Netflix,” he said. Football fans are now looking to see if Netflix can rise to the occasion for one of the year’s biggest sporting events.
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