Jerry Rice’s Response to Travis Kelce Breaking His Record is Hilarious
Published on: January 30, 2024.
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Kelce Breaks Rice’s Postseason Receptions Record in NFL History
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made history by surpassing former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice for the most receptions in the postseason in the National Football League (NFL). Kelce achieved this feat after winning the American Football Conference (AFC) title against the Baltimore Ravens, bringing his career total to 154 receptions in just 21 games. In comparison, Rice caught 151 passes in 29 playoff games throughout his career.
Rice, however, didn’t seem bothered by losing his top spot and even congratulated Kelce before he broke the record. In an interview with a Bay Area sports radio station, Rice discussed Kelce’s achievement and showed support for Christian McCaffrey, who nearly broke Rice’s record for most touchdowns by a Niner in a single season. McCaffrey fell just short, ending the season with 21 touchdowns, while Rice scored 23 touchdowns during the 1987 season.
Regarding the social media backlash that Rice faced, he had a lighthearted response. Rice stated, “I go on social media and saw, ‘Jerry Rice is going to go complain about 17 football games or whatever and having so many opportunities in the playoffs on just little short routes and all that stuff.’ It doesn’t matter to me, baby. It’s OK. I’ve got plenty of records. You can’t break them all. You can’t break them all, baby. I’ll throw you a bone, I’ll throw you one or two. I’ll throw you a couple.”
Rice, known for his unparalleled career, holds numerous records in various categories such as receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, overall touchdowns, and yards from scrimmage. He also owns the playoff touchdown record with 22, although Kelce caught his 19th on Sunday. Rice’s legacy remains strong even after retiring in 2005, as he continues to be a topic of discussion amongst football fans.
