Kylie Kelce is a devoted Philadelphia Eagles supporter, and her dislike of the Dallas Cowboys is no secret. So when she praised a recent political result in Texas, she made sure listeners knew that her positive comment about the state had not changed how she felt about its most famous NFL team.
On the November 12 episode of her podcast, *Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce*, Kelce opened with a self-deprecating joke about Eagles fans’ organizational skills. She then added a pointed remark about Dallas before moving on to the day’s topics.
“For good measure, f*** the Cowboys,” she said. “I don’t care what, I literally don’t care what they’re doing. F*** them. And on that note, I will say this past week might have been the first time in a very long time that I’ve had anything positive to say about Texas. I’m going to leave that there.”
The comment captured two sides of Kelce’s public persona: her strong loyalty to the Eagles and her enthusiasm for a political development she viewed positively. Praising the outcome in Texas, she suggested, did not require her to set aside the rivalry.
## Why Kylie Kelce’s Cowboys Dislike Runs Deep
The Eagles and Cowboys have a long-running rivalry as NFC East opponents, and Kelce takes it seriously. Her criticism of Dallas has included frustration with the team’s high-profile status and its familiar “America’s Team” nickname.
Her feelings have also been shaped by recent on-field results. Dallas defeated Philadelphia 38–21 in Week 7 at Lincoln Financial Field, a loss that added another reason for an Eagles supporter to take a jab at the Cowboys.
Kelce has previously joked that she would not approve of her daughters dating someone from Texas. Her latest comment, however, showed that a political development in the state could earn a rare word of praise—even if her opinion of the football team remained unchanged.
## Kelce’s Reaction to the Texas Election
The political event behind Kelce’s remark was Democrat James Talarico’s win in Texas, a state that has voted Republican for years, particularly since Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign. Talarico defeated Republican-aligned state Attorney General Ken Paxton. His victory came despite a $168 million advertising campaign funded by Elon Musk opposing him.
Kelce has described her own political outlook as “aggressively” left-leaning. Although she was less outspoken about her views in the past, she has discussed them more openly in recent years.
During the 2024 presidential election, Kelce said she saw a caravan of cars associated with Trump supporters slowly driving past her non-gated home in Delaware County. She viewed the incident as an attempt to intimidate her.
She has also expressed interest in inviting prominent Democratic figures onto her podcast. Those she has mentioned include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and former First Lady Michelle Obama. In 2024, Kelce told *The New York Times* that she would welcome the opportunity to speak with Obama and would have liked her to run for president.
“I would talk to Michelle Obama in a heartbeat, and I know she is not personally running,” Kelce said. “But I would love it if she would.”
## When Do the Eagles Play the Cowboys Again?
Kelce’s positive comment about Texas may be short-lived. Philadelphia was scheduled to face Dallas again in Week 12, with the game set for Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Playing at home gives the Cowboys an advantage, and estimates based on ESPN and NFL tracking data put Dallas’ chances of winning at roughly 52.3% to 62%.
The prediction came amid concerns about Philadelphia’s roster depth. The Eagles were dealing with midseason issues at several positions, including edge rusher, defensive tackle, quarterback and wide receiver. Dallas, meanwhile, had struggled defensively, but the Eagles’ personnel concerns helped keep the Cowboys in the conversation as a possible favorite.
For Kelce, the matchup offers another chance to support Philadelphia—and, if the Eagles provide the occasion, to deliver another joke at Dallas’s expense. Her praise for Texas’s election result was a notable departure from her usual criticism of the state, but her message about the Cowboys was unmistakable: political goodwill would not erase the rivalry.
