New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Episode 166: Chiefs Wild Comeback, Fixing the Birds Offense, Jameis the GOAT, and Thanksgiving Fast Chaos

Date: November 26, 2025

Overview

In Episode 166 of "New Heights," NFL brothers Jason (Philadelphia Eagles) and Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) deliver their signature blend of insightful football commentary and brotherly banter. This episode covers the Chiefs' dramatic overtime win, the Eagles’ frustrating collapse against the Cowboys, the magnetic energy of Jameis Winston, and upcoming Thanksgiving traditions—including fasting mishaps. The Kelces break down key NFL headlines, argue over special teams minutiae, and even build a Thanksgiving seating chart, all while keeping things authentic and hilarious for their "92 Percenters" fan base.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Chiefs' Dramatic Overtime Win vs. Colts

Timestamp: 09:50 – 18:12

• Travis recaps the Chiefs' 23–20 win in OT ("Overtime football. Little free football for the fans, baby, up at Arrowhead. Gotta love it." – Travis, 09:56).
• This was the Chiefs’ first single-score win of the season, a theme the team has historically excelled at.
• Chiefs defense came up big against a "high powered offense":
  • Kareem Hunt’s crucial fumble nearly swung momentum, but Travis praised his resilience ("Just showing up at the ballpark and giving it his all... sometimes you just need to give him that reassurance." – Travis, 12:25).
  • Hunt finished with 30 carries, 104 yards, and a TD—KC’s first 100-yard rusher this year.
  • Chiefs' D locked down the Colts following the fumble, holding Jonathan Taylor to 58 yards.
• Rashee Rice’s breakout: 8 catches, 141 yards ("He was coming up with every single big play... he's just an absolute beast, man." – Travis, 14:58).
• Mahomes called the game “do or die” postgame, reflecting the team’s heightened urgency.

2. Eagles Collapse Against Cowboys & Offense Challenges

Timestamp: 30:17 – 40:47

• Eagles lost 21-24 after being up 21–0 ("Not a fun one to watch, I can tell you that" – Jason, 30:26).
• Broke a 90-game unbeaten streak when leading by 21 points.
• What went wrong:
  • Special teams miscues (e.g., controversial roughing the punter call).
  • Defensive secondary ravaged by injuries.
  • Failure to control the run game and clock in the second half.
  • Run game issues: O-line injuries and a lack of cohesion ("It's been hard to build cohesion as a unit... penalties have to go down for this to work." – Jason, 34:44).
  • Frustration with play calling, but passing game showed promise (AJ Brown: “8 catches for 110,” – Travis, 32:14).
  • Discuss nuances of run blocking, adapting to scheme and Dallas’ defensive line, and why communication matters.
• Jason reassures fans: “I really, I really do. I think that the passing game looked better... I feel confident about the Eagles moving forward.” (39:24)

3. Cowboys Defensive Turnaround & Trade Deadline Moves

Timestamp: 21:33 – 25:15

• Debated whether the football world owes Jerry Jones an apology for preseason criticisms.
• Jason praises the acquisition of Quinnen Williams and explains its impact on the Dallas defensive front:
  "They definitely got it now... I think it's a great move by Jerry. I don't think I owe him an apology, but I'll say great fucking job." (22:05)
• George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb both dubbed “certified dogs,” boosting Dallas' offense.

4. Thanksgiving & Holiday Antics

Timestamp: 66:44 – 70:39

• Jason is doing a pre-Thanksgiving fast with Marcus Spears, hilariously lamenting his decision ("This is what happens when you retire. You do stupid like this." – Jason, 67:14).
• Travis questions the wisdom of fasting:
  "And this is supposed to be healthier than eating food?" (68:07)
• Thanksgiving plans:
  • Jason expects chaos with the Whitworth family visiting and kids everywhere.
  • Annual traditions debated: frying turkeys, experimenting with a turducken, and the challenge of not being "useless" on the big cooking day.
• Favorite Thanksgiving memory: Kelce childhood “Turkey Bowls” and backyard football with family in the Cleveland snow (20:07).

5. NFL Week 12 Roundup: Jameis Winston, Shador Sanders, and More

Timestamp: 43:08 – 51:19

• Jameis Winston Lovefest:
  • The brothers replay his viral pregame “We outside, but we inside” speech, reveling in his energetic vibe. ("The thing is, it doesn't matter what he says. It's either you're eating dubs... he gets everybody to rally behind him." – Travis, 43:57)
  • They argue he's the most entertaining QB in football, even more so than Tom Brady:
    “I want to see Jameis… I want to be entertained.”—Jason (46:12).
• Cleveland Browns:
  • Celebrate Shador Sanders’ winning first start, highlighting the narrative of the Browns’ “QB curse.”
  • Praise the legendary season of Myles Garrett ("Is he a Monstar or a Tune? ...he's way too good." – Jason, 48:12)
• TJ Watt:
  • Noted for surpassing JJ Watt in career sacks; playful debate about sibling records.

6. Special Teams (“Stamp of the Week”) & “Dick Tackles”

Timestamp: 58:07 – 62:45

• Debated whether Sidney Brown or Elijah Clark made the pivotal special teams play:
  ("That's a great block."—Jason, 62:14. “He lost the effort battle.” – Travis, 62:49).
• Hilarious sidebar about unusual tackles, e.g., George Pickens getting tackled by his privates ("I wish I could get tackled by my dick. There ain't no way that's happening." – Jason, 53:11).
• Shout-outs to special teamers, “Turducken,” and pet nutrition chaos on Thanksgiving.

7. Holiday Movie Debate & Fan Questions

Timestamp: 70:40 – end

• The brothers set up a poll for the “New Heights Holiday Film Club,” listing “Home Alone,” “The Grinch,” “Four Christmases,” and “Ernest Saves Christmas.”
• Jason is passionate about “The Grinch” and even reminisces about Ernest movies from their childhood.
• Highlighted interactive elements: Thanksgiving seating chart and calls for fan voting and feedback.

Notable Quotes

• Travis (Chiefs' win, 09:56):
  “Overtime football. Little free football for the fans, baby, up at Arrowhead. Gotta love it.”
• Jason (on Kareem Hunt, 12:25):
  “Sometimes you just need to, you know, give him that reassurance that we need you going forward, brother. Like, put that in the past.”
• Jason (Eagles' tough loss, 30:26):
  “Not a fun one to watch, I can tell you that.”
• Travis (on Jameis Winston, 43:57):
  “The thing is, it doesn’t matter what he says. It's either you're eating dubs... and he gets everybody to rally behind him.”
• Jason (holiday fasting, 67:14):
  “This is what happens when you retire. You do stupid like this, and I agreed to do it...I just feel bad because I went to Disney World and ate a bunch of freaking egg rolls.”

Segment Timestamps

• Chiefs recap & Kareem Hunt discussion: 09:50–18:12
• Chiefs/Cowboys/“Turkey Bowl” nostalgia: 19:16–20:55
• Eagles-Cowboys breakdown & offensive woes: 30:17–41:54
• Defensive/OL analysis & preparation: 41:54–43:08
• Jameis Winston and QB antics: 43:08–47:00
• Browns, Myles Garrett, and NFL Week 12: 47:00–51:19
• Sibling records & special teams "stamp": 51:19–62:45
• Thanksgiving tradition & movie club: 66:44–End

Memorable Moments

• Jameis Winston’s “We outside, but we inside” speech dissected and adored.
• Travis’ rejection of the Tush Push: “I don’t want to put that play in” (11:11).
• Jason’s run-game nerdery—breaking down blocking assignments and improvisations mid-game.
• Fasting before Thanksgiving and how quickly Jason regrets it.
• "Dick tackle" debate—classic Kelce humor meets X-rated football talk.

Conclusion

Packed with inside football analysis, plenty of roasting, and a full helping of holiday flavor, this episode shows why “New Heights” is beloved by fans. The Kelce brothers offer fans a seat at their family table (and in their huddle), complete with the laughs, arguments, and wisdom of two of the NFL’s most authentic voices.

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