On Sunday, Taylor Swift"s presence at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir in both the sports and pop culture worlds. What was more impressive"s the fact that the superstar"s company seemed to lift up the spirits of the players. It is no wonder they put on their A-game today, especially her rumored boyfriend, Kansas City Tight End, Travis Kelce.
"Do you realize how much pressure was on you from the Swifties to get Travis Kelce a touchdown with Taylor in the house today?" – Erin Andrews to Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/6ZqPfbQtK8
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 24, 2023
After the Chiefs secured a resounding victory over the Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes candidly admitted that he made an extra effort to ensure Travis Kelce scored a touchdown. Swift, sharing a suite with Kelce"s mother, Donna, likely added a touch of pressure to the situation. When asked if the “Swifties" created additional pressure, Mahomes responded with humour and poise.
What a start to the Taylor Swift Era for the @Chiefs 😆 pic.twitter.com/PCSab0CbpJ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 24, 2023
“Yeah, I heard she was in the house, I felt a little bit of pressure, and so I knew I had to get it to Trav," Mahomes shared with Erin Andrews of Fox following the Chiefs" 41-10 triumph over the Chicago Bears. He continued, “And of course, it’s on a route that Travis does his own thing and just makes up a route, and I throw it to him. I think he wanted to get in the end zone just as much as all the Swifties wanted him to."
Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game. #Bears #ChiefsKingdom #NFL pic.twitter.com/wrMoDszOme
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 25, 2023
Taylor Swift"s presence at Arrowhead Stadium fueled speculation about her relationship with Travis Kelce. Donned in Chiefs" red, Swift sat alongside Kelce"s mother, Donna, enthusiastically cheering throughout the game.
Swift and Kelce, both 33 years old, have recently been linked romantically, and Kelce extended an invitation to the music sensation to attend Sunday"s game at Arrowhead during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show."
“I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court," Kelce remarked. “I told her, you know, I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead [Stadium], you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit. So, we’ll see what happens in the near future."
Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce:
"I set them up." – Reid
"She's tremendous at everything she does. I haven't got to meet her, but if she ends up with Travis I'll probably get to meet her." – Mahomes #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/oioAWCwuLm— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 25, 2023
On the field, Kelce put on a stellar performance, amassing seven catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, a moment that fans of the pop icon undoubtedly cherished. He led the game in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs amassed over 450 yards of total offense.
While Mahomes playfully acknowledged feeling some added pressure in Swift"s presence, the Chiefs demonstrated no signs of unease as they secured a commanding 31-point victory against the Chicago Bears.
