In Week 15, the Kansas City Chiefs aimed to break a potential three-game losing streak against the New England Patriots.
Among the notable attendees at Gillette Stadium was Taylor Swift, who, alongside her father Scott Swift, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes, Ashley Avignone, and Alana Haim, witnessed an unusual play by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Kelce’s unexpected drop in the end zone and subsequent dramatic flop after colliding with Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant caught the attention of both the audience and Swift.
Despite the officials not buying into Kelce’s attempt, Swift enthusiastically supported his effort.
A broadcast moment captured the 12-time Grammy winner standing and unleashing a four-letter expletive in reaction.
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— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) December 17, 2023
The incident quickly became the talk of X (formerly Twitter), going viral. Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson humorously noted, “Screaming ‘the f**k??!’ Looking for a pass interference call. Took Taylor Swift 3 months to become like the rest of us.”
Swift, who attended her sixth Chiefs game of the season, expressed her unwavering support for Kelce, stating, “I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, and we don’t care.”
Her newfound appreciation for football was evident as she exclaimed, “Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”
Despite Kelce’s absence at Swift’s recent birthday celebration, his demanding schedule continues with Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve games.
Donna Kelce, Travis’s mother, shed light on the challenges of being an NFL mom during the holidays, emphasizing the nomadic nature of their celebrations.
As the Chiefs secured a 27-17 victory over the Patriots, Kelce, with five receptions for 28 yards, expressed confidence that the team could overcome season-long offensive struggles.
With the Denver Broncos’ recent loss, the Chiefs’ odds of winning the AFC West soared.
ESPN’s Adam Teicher highlighted, “After Broncos’ loss last night, Chiefs have a 93% chance to win their 8th straight AFC West title… Goes up to 95% if they win today, down to 84% if they lose.”
Kelce, discussing the team’s mentality on his “New Heights” podcast, assured Chiefs Kingdom, “We have everybody we need here, and we’re going to get it fixed.”