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Shaquille O’Neal Criticizes Chiefs for Underusing Travis Kelce in Super Bowl 2025

On the New Heights podcast, Shaq pressed Andy Reid to leverage Kelce more in red-zone situations following his four-catch outing in the 44-20 loss.

Overview

  • Shaquille O’Neal questioned Kansas City’s game plan, urging coach Andy Reid to throw Kelce alley-oop passes and feed him more near the goal line.
  • Travis Kelce recorded four receptions for 39 yards as the Chiefs fell 44-20 to the Philadelphia Eagles in February’s title game.
  • Kelce, who briefly considered retirement after the loss, attributed his limited touches to the Eagles’ tight coverage schemes.
  • The three-time Super Bowl champion has been training in Florida this offseason, dropping 25 pounds to rebound for his 13th NFL campaign.
  • O’Neal, a self-described Swiftie, also recounted meeting Kelce’s girlfriend Taylor Swift at a Super Bowl event after Jason Kelce introduced them.