In a world where online critics seem to have a comment on everything, Kylie Kelce, wife of recently retired NFL player Jason Kelce, and podcaster Drew Afualo have had enough of the endless scrutiny toward NFL kickers. Known for her sharp wit and directness, Kylie joined forces with Afualo on the latest episode of Not Gonna Lie to deliver a fiery response to armchair analysts who belittle the specialized role of kickers in football.

Afualo set the stage by stating her golden rule of sports commentary: if you’ve never played the sport, you don’t get to criticize. “Unless I watch you perform the sport for at least an hour, you’re not allowed to comment on it,” she said. Kylie, a former hockey player herself, took it a step further, calling out the relentless trash talk aimed at NFL kickers. “All the guys who sh*t talk NFL kickers, I’d love to see you try it,” she quipped.

Kylie’s point resonates in a league where kickers often face disproportionate criticism for missed field goals or extra points, despite carrying immense pressure during high-stakes moments. She extended her argument to include other sports, even rugby, highlighting how spectators underestimate the physical demands. “I would love to see you play rugby for 30 seconds and just get annihilated,”she said with biting humor. Meanwhile, Afualo coined the now-viral phrase, “Get on the field, b**ch,” to challenge critics of women’s sports and niche roles in football alike.

Jason Kelce eats his words (and misses the goalposts)

Ironically, Jason Kelce himself once criticized kickers on his New Heights podcast, suggesting rugby-style goalposts to increase the difficulty of field goals. “Kickers should not be influencing football games as much as they are right now,” he declared confidently. But karma struck in November when Jason participated in a field goal challenge at Penn State’s Pat McAfee Kicking Contest. Aiming to raise funds for hurricane relief, he hilariously missed not once, but twice, failing to earn the coveted donations.

Kylie, never one to shy away from a joke, was quick to roast her husband. “Maybe you should’ve worn tight pants?” she teased on Instagram, eliciting laughter from fans who relished the reversal of roles. Despite the misses, the event successfully raised money, thanks to McAfee’s generous contributions.

The Kelce-Afualo tag team has struck a chord with fans and athletes alike, spotlighting the unnecessary vitriol aimed at specialists in sports. While Jason’s kicking misadventures added a layer of humor, Kylie’s and Afualo’s larger message remains: respect the game, or step up and show us how it’s done.