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NFL Families Unite: Kelce & Watt Share Game-Day Rituals (Exclusive)
2024-12-12
Game-day traditions hold a significant place in our lives. Just take a look at the Kelce and Watt families. They showcase how these rituals can bring people together and add an extra layer of excitement to the game. In this exclusive General Mills spot, we get to witness the unique game-day rituals of the Kelces and the Watts.

Embrace Your Game-day Rituals with the Kelces and the Watts

Jason Kelce's Lucky Charms Ritual

Jason Kelce, at 37 years old, has a special way of preparing his Lucky Charms cereal. He meticulously arranges the pieces to fit his superstition on game days. As he shows his wife Kylie, 32, he proudly states, "Ky, this is the same magical formula I used last week — and we won." This ritual gives him a sense of confidence and connection to the game. It's not just about the cereal; it's about the tradition and the belief that it brings good luck. Jason retired from the NFL in March but now joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown in September. His game-day routine has evolved, but the Lucky Charms ritual remains a constant. He says, "For years, I had the same game day routine, but now that I'm tuning in from home, my ritual is fueling up with the family and enjoying time together."The father-of-three (with a fourth on the way!) shares how special it is to share his family's "love for football over my childhood favorite foods" like Lucky Charms. He adds, "There's nothing like starting game day with a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and getting to wear sweatpants all day — it's the ultimate comfort combo."

TJ Watt's Old El Paso Taco Tower

TJ Watt, 30, shows his brother JJ, 35, his carefully-constructed Old El Paso taco tower. He jokes, "They call me the Michelangelo of tacos," before admitting that "they" is just their mom and dad. This taco tower ritual is a part of their family's game-day tradition. It's a fun and unique way for them to come together and share a moment before the game. TJ, a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, says, "While we play on different sides of the ball and rep different teams, it was fun to come together with Jason to share our families’ superstitions." He emphasizes that whether it's on the field or in the kitchen sharing Old El Paso tacos, the real win is spending time together and bringing the best snacks.

Donna Kelce's Pillsbury Cookies

Donna Kelce chimes in with her game-day tradition: cookies! She tells the group, "Everybody knows it’s Pillsbury cookies that win on game day." As the NFL families sit down in front of the TV to cheer on their teams, the Pillsbury cookies become a symbol of their unity and shared excitement. Donna's tradition adds a sweet touch to the game-day experience. It shows that even the little things can make a big difference in creating memories together.Kylie Kelce adds, "On or off the field, we love cheering on our favorite players and eating our favorite snacks. To fuel our football fun, I make sure to have our favorite General Mills cereals ready for the family to start the day and keep easy and delicious snacks like Chex Mix on hand, too." And with Jason home this season, they go through these snacks fast.These game-day traditions of the Kelces and the Watts are not just about winning or losing; they are about the bonds that are formed and the memories that are created. They remind us of the importance of family and tradition in our lives.
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