Over the past few seasons, the Chiefs and Bengals have formed a rivalry that you don’t normally see from teams competing in different divisions. But the frequent playoff matchups and key regular season games will do that.
Yet, despite the bulletin-board material we’ve heard from those teams over the years, the respect is undeniable. That was on display following the Chiefs’ division-clinching win against the Bengals on Sunday.
Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Chris Jones made sure to catch up with Joe Burrow and wish him well on his recovery from wrist surgery. (Warning: Some NSFW language in the video).
Travis Kelce and Chris Jones both stopped Joe Burrow after the game for a quick moment.
Chris Jones also told Jake Browning that "he's a f'ing warrior." pic.twitter.com/gisp8RzK1M
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 1, 2024
Jones also greeted Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning and told him that he was a warrior.
That was the kind of sportsmanship that NFL fans loved seeing on display.
This was how Twitter reacted
Travis Kelce to Burrow “(The injury) ripped our soul out man.”
Chris Jones to Burrow “The game misses you.”
Jones to Jake Browning “You’re a f****ing warrior, bro!”
Jamar Chase in the locker room about Snead “M’Fer won’t fight me.” https://t.co/54odRnrZ7B
— Jason Anderson (@J810Anderson) January 1, 2024
Chris Jones to Joe Burrow: “The game misses you, man. Stay healthy.” https://t.co/2lnHsSbCeT
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 1, 2024
This is what respect looks like man … you love to see it #RuleTheJungle https://t.co/cSuzLJTp85
— JE💫 (@JUSTERIC__) January 1, 2024
Class acts know class acts.
Chase should take lessons. https://t.co/j4WqAvSIQX
— DeAnn Smith (@DeAnnSmithkc) January 1, 2024
Class acts ♥️ https://t.co/MK8NyAy79f
— Lexi (@lexiosborne) January 1, 2024
RESPECT!!!!! #Bengals https://t.co/P3r3b5nEsb
— Jennifer Schultz (@Jennife45487237) January 1, 2024
The mutual respect is real…I am now a big Chris Jones fan!! https://t.co/fcgwQHg8H2
— The Holy Grail (@holygrailbanks) January 1, 2024
Stuff like this makes you realize it's not the team you dislike.
IT'S THE FANS. https://t.co/2rFDYrR3Uo
— Brian Murray (@Murricane1014) January 1, 2024
did travis kelce say to joe burrow that his injury ripped everyone’s soul out?? because same travis same 🥹 https://t.co/mhAOO4rAVZ
— cat 🐅 (@joemfburrow) January 1, 2024
