"He looks like a 70s pimp": NFL world reacts to Travis Kelce's Super Bowl gameday fit

After the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl 58 win over the San Francisco 49ers, tight end Travis Kelce, who was rumored to be potentially retiring, proclaimed he was returning in 2024 to help the team complete an unprecedented three-peat.

A year later, the veteran and his team are on the brink of achieving what he manifested. They are set to battle the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Kelce arrived at the arena just under three hours before kickoff in a baggy maroon suit with a golden brooch and sunglasses that matched the color of his outfit.

As impressive as his power of manifestation was, his outfit wasn't as awe-inspiring. Fans on social mocked the tight end's gameday fit:

"He looks like a 70s pimp!" - Quipped @tishadomenicali

"Now why is Travis dressed like he’s in Miami Vice?" - Pondered @magsventura

"Bro out there looking like an extra for a movie set in the 70s. OMG I hope he doesn't look this goofy when he proposes to Taylor. Like legit, I would be so embarrassed for her if he did that." - Remarked @MissMahlia

Travis Kelce Super Bowl 59 stats: TE's innocuous outing

Travis Kelce's outfit may have been polarizing but his performance in Super Bowl 59 against the Eagles wasn't, as everyone unanimously agreed it was dismal. The veteran dropped the first pass thrown to him, which, in hindsight, was a sign of things to come.

The tight end, who is usually adept at finding pockets of spaces in the secondary, struggled to get open, as defensive coordinator Vic Fangio devised the perfect gameplan and took him out of the game. Kelce finished the first half with no catches on two targets, while his team went into the break trailing 24-0.

He fared better in the second half. He caught four passes on four targets for 39 yards but it was too little too late. The Chiefs' odds of winning had essentially dropped to 0 by the time the veteran and quarterback Patrick Mahomes found any synergy.

Kelce's 39 receiving yards were the fewest he had managed in his five trips to the Super Bowl. His third catch saw him become the all-time receptions leader in the championship game, surpassing Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, who held the record with 33. However, it did little to soothe the pain of the loss in what was potentially the final game of his illustrious career.