New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Chiefs Wild Comeback, Fixing the Birds Offense, Jameis the GOAT and Thanksgiving Fast Chaos | EP 166

November 26, 2025

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  • The Kansas City Chiefs secured a crucial, hard-fought overtime victory against the Colts, marking their first single-score win of the season and significantly boosting team morale after two consecutive losses. 
  • The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a frustrating loss to the Dallas Cowboys, blowing a 21-0 lead, which Jason attributes partly to the run game struggles and costly penalties/turnovers in the second half. 
  • The episode highlighted the entertaining performances of Jameis Winston for the Giants and the debut win of Browns QB 'Shadur' Sanders, while also teasing Jason's struggle with a pre-Thanksgiving fast. 
  • The brothers debated the legacy and dominance of J.J. Watt before his injuries, with Lane Johnson once comparing him to a great white shark on the field. 
  • Jason Kelsey stated he doesn't care about records and would rather have Travis Kelsey's ability to jump higher and dunk a basketball. 
  • The Stamp of the Week segment featured a heated debate over whether Cowboys special teamer Elijah Clark's block on Sidney Brown during a punt was a good block, with Travis ultimately awarding Jameis Winston his stamp for a 'beautiful cinematic' reverse pass play. 

Segments

KFC Holiday Debate
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts prefer KFC chicken over cooking turkey for the holidays.
  • Summary: Sponsor read for KFC, leading to a debate about turkey versus chicken for Thanksgiving, with the hosts strongly favoring chicken.
Carvana Truth Game
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  • Key Takeaway: Carvana’s process for selling a car online is confirmed as straightforward.
  • Summary: A segment confirming facts about Carvana’s online car selling process, including getting an offer and vehicle pickup.
Initial NFL Reaction
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(00:01:33)
  • Key Takeaway: The Chiefs won a close game, while the Eagles suffered a tough loss to the Cowboys.
  • Summary: The brothers briefly discuss the Chiefs’ comeback win and the Eagles’ loss, mentioning Kylie’s influence on game outcomes.
Tailgate Belly Bucking Rules
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  • Key Takeaway: The brothers are hosting a belly bucking competition at the Eagles tailgate, debating the rules regarding hand usage.
  • Summary: Promotion for the Eagles Black Friday tailgate, followed by a detailed, humorous debate over the rules for the belly bucking contest.
Chiefs Overtime Victory Analysis
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(00:09:30)
  • Key Takeaway: The Chiefs secured a vital, hard-fought overtime win, breaking their streak of losing close games.
  • Summary: Detailed breakdown of the Chiefs’ 23-20 OT win over the Colts, praising the defense and discussing Kareem Hunt’s fumble and subsequent reassurance from Travis.
Eagles Collapse vs. Cowboys
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  • Key Takeaway: The Eagles blew a 21-0 lead due to penalties, turnovers, and the Cowboys’ strong interior defensive line.
  • Summary: Jason analyzes the Eagles’ loss, focusing on the failure to close out the game offensively and acknowledging the strength of the Cowboys’ defensive additions like Quinnen Williams.
Jameis Winston Show Electrifies
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(00:43:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Jameis Winston’s performance and pregame speech were highly entertaining, even in a loss.
  • Summary: Reaction to the Giants’ near-comeback led by Jameis Winston, including analyzing his ‘We outside, but we inside’ speech and praising his entertainment value.
Browns QB Shadur Debut
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  • Key Takeaway: Rookie QB Shadur earned his first win, showing flashes of big-play ability that excited Cleveland fans.
  • Summary: Discussion of the Browns’ win, Shadur’s first start, and the excitement surrounding him, especially with Deion Sanders in attendance.
TJ Watt Passes J.J. Watt
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(00:49:38)
  • Key Takeaway: TJ Watt surpassed his brother J.J. Watt in career sacks, prompting a sarcastic reaction from J.J.
  • Summary: News of TJ Watt achieving 115 career sacks, followed by playing J.J. Watt’s reaction and reminiscing about J.J.’s peak dominance.
Discussion on T.J. Watt’s Dominance
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(00:50:01)
  • Key Takeaway: T.J. Watt was nearly unblockable before injuries slowed his career trajectory.
  • Summary: The brothers discuss T.J. Watt’s sack numbers and how dominant he was before injuries (back, groin) started affecting his play. They recall how he ruined games and mention Lane Johnson’s comparison of playing against him to facing great white sharks.
Brotherly Record Exchange Hypothetical
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(00:51:12)
  • Key Takeaway: Jason claims his only record is consecutive starts, while Travis’s playoff records are more prestigious.
  • Summary: The conversation shifts to which record the brothers would want to take from the other. Jason notes he has few records, perhaps only consecutive starts. Travis’s playoff receiving yards record is brought up as a significant one he is chasing (or passed Jerry Rice in receptions, but not yards).
Unusual On-Field Incidents
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  • Key Takeaway: The sport is strange, exemplified by George Pickens being tackled by his groin area.
  • Summary: They discuss strange things players do, focusing on an incident where George Pickens was tackled by his dick, leading to a humorous debate about whether being ’tackled by’ or ‘punched in’ the groin draws a flag.
Praise for Rams and Stafford
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  • Key Takeaway: The Rams are currently viewed as the most complete team, with Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level.
  • Summary: The Rams are called the most complete team consistently. They praise Matthew Stafford’s current performance, joking that he must be taking some special longevity treatment due to his strong arm play.
Joe Burrow’s Return Impact
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  • Key Takeaway: Burrow’s quick return, even if the Bengals miss the playoffs, will disrupt other teams’ postseason hopes.
  • Summary: They discuss the quick turnaround for Joe Burrow’s return from injury, noting that while the Bengals might not make the playoffs, Burrow’s presence will likely ruin the playoff dreams of other teams.
Sponsor Reads and Ticket Deals
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(00:54:27)
  • Key Takeaway: Sponsors like Hills Pet Nutrition and SeatGeek are highlighted, with a discount code for SeatGeek.
  • Summary: This section includes sponsor reads for Gillette, Hills Pet Nutrition (focusing on pet routine during holidays), and SeatGeek, offering listeners 10% off with code NewHeights.
Small Business Saturday Support
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(00:56:30)
  • Key Takeaway: American Express founded Small Business Saturday, encouraging listeners to support local shops.
  • Summary: They discuss Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express, and Jason shares his support for shopping at mom-and-pop stores in Philadelphia.
Stamp of the Week: Punt Coverage Debate
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(00:57:43)
  • Key Takeaway: A heated debate erupts over whether Cowboys’ Elijah Clark’s block on a punt gunner was a ‘good block’ despite Sidney Brown finishing the play.
  • Summary: The Stamp of the Week segment begins with Elijah Clark’s block. Travis argues it was an incomplete play because Sidney Brown recovered, while Jason defends the initial block as impressive effort, leading to a disagreement about special teams effort vs. execution.
Stamp of the Week: Jameis Winston’s Play
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  • Key Takeaway: Jameis Winston earns a Stamp of the Week for a ‘beautiful cinematic’ reverse pass play.
  • Summary: Travis gives his Stamp of the Week to Jameis Winston for a memorable reverse pass play, calling it beautiful and cinematic.
DraftKings Thanksgiving Parlay Picks
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  • Key Takeaway: The team builds a three-leg Thanksgiving parlay focusing on anytime touchdowns for Gibbs, Chase, and Jalen Hurts.
  • Summary: The DraftKings segment focuses on a Thanksgiving parlay, avoiding the Chiefs game due to conflict of interest. Picks include Jameer Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase (Burrow’s return), and Jalen Hurts, resulting in +435 odds.
Thanksgiving Hosting and Fasting Chaos
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(01:06:33)
  • Key Takeaway: Jason is preparing to host a large family gathering, while Travis is currently undergoing a multi-day fast.
  • Summary: Jason discusses hosting Thanksgiving with the Whitworths and his four kids. Travis reveals he is 36-48 hours into a fast with Marcus Spears, which he plans to break after Thanksgiving dinner, much to Jason’s confusion.
New Heights Thanksgiving Seating Chart
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(01:10:24)
  • Key Takeaway: The production team created a Thanksgiving seating chart featuring past guests, leading to excitement over potential table pairings.
  • Summary: The brothers review a New Heights Thanksgiving seating chart created by the team, noting exciting pairings like Deion Sanders and Will Ferrell, and asking listeners to vote on the best table.
Holiday Film Club Movie Vote
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(01:11:02)
  • Key Takeaway: The Holiday Film Club is returning in December, and listeners are asked to vote between classics like ‘The Grinch’ and ‘Ernest Saves Christmas’.
  • Summary: They announce the return of the Holiday Film Club for December. They list potential movies for the 92%ers to vote on, including ‘Home Alone,’ ‘The Grinch,’ ‘Four Christmases,’ and ‘Ernest Saves Christmas.’