{"id":18778,"date":"2025-01-17T20:59:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18778"},"modified":"2025-01-17T20:59:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:59:44","slug":"nfl-fans-praise-jason-kelce-for-his-tribute-to-los-angeles-firefighters-on-espns-rams-vikings-broadcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18778","title":{"rendered":"NFL fans praise Jason Kelce for his tribute to Los Angeles firefighters on ESPN\u2019s Rams-Vikings broadcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jason Kelce has been praised by NFL fans for wearing a Los Angeles City Fire Department hat on ESPN\u2019s Monday Night Countdown.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce wore the blue cap at the front and center of the broadcast of the Rams\u2019 playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, which was moved from SoFi Stadium to Glendale, Arizona because of the ongoing fires that are still engulfing Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Recently-retired Rams legend Aaron Donald wore the same hat down on the field before the game.<\/p>\n<p>A growing force of firefighters continued to battle massive infernos across the city on Monday as more powerful winds moved in and threatened recent progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>Planes doused homes and hillsides with bright pink fire-proof chemicals, crews prepared to pounce on hotspots across the region and dozens of water trucks rolled in to replenish supplies after hydrants ran dry last week.<\/p>\n<p>In less than a week, four fires around America\u2019s second-biggest city have scorched more than 62 square miles, roughly three times the size of Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057455-14280665-Jason_Kelce_wore_a_Los_Angeles_City_Fire_Department_cap_on_ESPN_-m-25_1736810978569.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8904 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057455-14280665-Jason_Kelce_wore_a_Los_Angeles_City_Fire_Department_cap_on_ESPN_-m-25_1736810978569.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057455-14280665-Jason_Kelce_wore_a_Los_Angeles_City_Fire_Department_cap_on_ESPN_-m-25_1736810978569.jpg 634w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057455-14280665-Jason_Kelce_wore_a_Los_Angeles_City_Fire_Department_cap_on_ESPN_-m-25_1736810978569-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057455-14280665-Jason_Kelce_wore_a_Los_Angeles_City_Fire_Department_cap_on_ESPN_-m-25_1736810978569-150x100.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"424\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The decision was taken last week to move Monday night\u2019s final wild card game to Arizona and it promises to be an emotional evening for the LA Rams and their fans.<\/p>\n<p>That meant Kelce\u2019s travel plans changed with ESPN\u2019s crew in place at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to cover the game.<\/p>\n<p>The LAFD cap that Travis\u2019 older brother had on also had the Rams logo on the side.<\/p>\n<p>Fans took to social media to applaud the Super Bowl winner and former Philadelphia Eagles center for wearing it on air.<\/p>\n<p>One wrote: \u2018Love seeing Jason Kelce rock the LAFD hat on Monday Night Countdown tonight.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057453-14280665-image-a-22_1736810955833.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8905 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057453-14280665-image-a-22_1736810955833.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057453-14280665-image-a-22_1736810955833.jpg 634w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057453-14280665-image-a-22_1736810955833-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057453-14280665-image-a-22_1736810955833-150x79.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another commented: \u2018Jason Kelce with the LAFD hat on showing support on NFL Live.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>A third added: \u2018Jason Kelce rocking a LAFD hat, appreciate u legend\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The Rams made their way to the Arizona desert on Friday night and have used their divisional rival\u2019s practice facilities all weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals opened their training facility in Tempe for the Rams\u2019 use, and there was a big banner that said \u2018Welcome Los Angeles Rams\u2019 with the logo of both teams on the entrance gate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057775-14280665-image-a-47_1736811598115.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8906 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057775-14280665-image-a-47_1736811598115.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057775-14280665-image-a-47_1736811598115.jpg 634w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057775-14280665-image-a-47_1736811598115-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94057775-14280665-image-a-47_1736811598115-150x109.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"461\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill even sent two team planes to LA on Friday to help the team\u2019s journey to Arizona. The Rams\u2019 players were allowed to bring their families \u2013 and even some pets \u2013 along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles still hopes for a sizable homefield advantage for Monday\u2019s game, even if it\u2019s roughly 375 miles and a six-hour drive from SoFi Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>The team\u00b4s season ticket holders bought 25,000 tickets in the first hour of availability Friday and they were lined up before sunrise on Monday to make the bus trip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94022859-14280665-A_fire_fighting_helicopter_drops_water_as_the_Palisades_fire_gro-a-39_1736811337844.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8907 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94022859-14280665-A_fire_fighting_helicopter_drops_water_as_the_Palisades_fire_gro-a-39_1736811337844.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94022859-14280665-A_fire_fighting_helicopter_drops_water_as_the_Palisades_fire_gro-a-39_1736811337844.jpg 634w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94022859-14280665-A_fire_fighting_helicopter_drops_water_as_the_Palisades_fire_gro-a-39_1736811337844-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94022859-14280665-A_fire_fighting_helicopter_drops_water_as_the_Palisades_fire_gro-a-39_1736811337844-150x100.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A line of fans could be seen wrapping around the stadium prior to 5:30am local time.<\/p>\n<p>And once fans got on the buses, they were even met with gifts, as an X post from fan Allen Sales showed a towel and foam finger on his seat.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles won nine straight games in Arizona before the streak was snapped earlier this season.<\/p>\n<p>McVay said Los Angeles requested the visitors locker room on Monday \u2013 even though they\u2019re still technically the home team \u2013 because of their familiarity with the space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94041919-14280665-Four_fires_have_consumed_more_than_62_square_miles_across_the_mo-a-38_1736811335707.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8908 td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"http:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94041919-14280665-Four_fires_have_consumed_more_than_62_square_miles_across_the_mo-a-38_1736811335707.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94041919-14280665-Four_fires_have_consumed_more_than_62_square_miles_across_the_mo-a-38_1736811335707.jpg 634w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94041919-14280665-Four_fires_have_consumed_more_than_62_square_miles_across_the_mo-a-38_1736811335707-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swiftnewsy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/94041919-14280665-Four_fires_have_consumed_more_than_62_square_miles_across_the_mo-a-38_1736811335707-150x100.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Only a few Rams employees had been directly affected by the fires until Thursday afternoon, when the Kenneth Fire broke out a few miles from the team\u00b4s training complex in suburban Woodland Hills, sending smoke billowing into the sky with alarming speed.<\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Kobie Turner said receiver Puka Nucua\u2019s house was in an evacuation warning zone, so he came over and slept at his house one night.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service warned of \u2018particularly dangerous\u2019 dry and blustery weather approaching \u2013 especially on Tuesday, when wind gusts could reach 65mph, experts say.<\/p>\n<p>A large part of Southern California around Los Angeles is under this extreme fire danger warning through Wednesday, including densely populated Thousand Oaks, Northridge and Simi Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters made progress over the weekend on the region\u2019s two biggest fires \u2013 the Eaton Fire, near Pasadena, and the Palisades Fire, in a wealthy enclave along the Pacific Coast.<\/p>\n<p>The Eaton Fire is roughly one-third contained, while the Palisades Fire is far less contained.<\/p>\n<p>The death toll is likely to rise, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday. 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