Jason Kelce stole the spotlight from Taylor Swift when he celebrated his brother Travis' victory by drinking loud, shirtless beer at Highmark Stadium on Sunday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles player, who announced his retirement last week, even showed up at the Buffalo Bills' tailgate before the intense playoff game – drinking beer in a parking lot in front of cheering fans.
As he entered the VIP suite with Taylor Swift, he took off his shirt and continued drinking beer as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points on the scoreboard.
It wasn't long before Jason burst through the VIP suite window, shirtless, pounding his chest and screaming at the top of his lungs. His euphoria continued despite the frigid January weather after Travis scored a 22-yard touchdown.
Bills fans were stunned when 36-year-old Jason suddenly bounded into their section, Bud Light in hand, to continue his half-naked celebrations.
As he entered the VIP suite with Taylor Swift, he soon took off his shirt and continued drinking beer as the Chiefs racked up points on the scoreboard
It wasn't long before Jason burst through the VIP suite window, shirtless, pounding his chest and screaming at the top of his lungs. The euphoria amid the freezing January weather continued after Travis scored a touchdown
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's girlfriend, celebrates in the VIP suite
The father of three drank his drink before heading back to the suite.
Meanwhile, Kylie Kelce remained unfazed by her husband's behavior.
In the months since she confirmed her new relationship with the tight end, cameras have gotten used to panning to pop star Taylor – but on Sunday all eyes were on Travis' brother, whose team was knocked out of the playoffs last week became.
After the Chiefs' victorious win, Jason wrote on social media, “Buffalo is great, the energy is contagious. 'What an incredible experience!!'
He attached a screenshot of his phone where he had received a text message from his mother that read: “Ellie [his daughter] said daddy's breasts were showing!'
Taylor Swift was joined in the suite by Jason's wife Kylie Kelce, Brittany Mahomes, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Avignone – they cheered together and posed for photos after the Chiefs' sensational win.
After Travis scored his first touchdown of the game, his first in eight games, he was seen holding his hands up in a heart sign toward his girlfriend and family.
Kelce's team won 27-24 in an all-time thrilling playoff matchup at Highmark Stadium. The Chiefs are just one game away from the Super Bowl.
However, Jason Kelce's stunt in the VIP box didn't go down well with all NFL fans – some pointed out that he may have been trying to outshine Taylor.
This was also the first time Jason and his brother's girlfriend were seen together publicly – as Jason has often been busy with his own football commitments.
Taylor and Jason shared some lovely moments of support for each other, high-fiving each other while beaming cheek-to-cheek.
Cameras have become accustomed to panning on pop star Taylor in recent months – but on Sunday all eyes were on Travis' brother, whose team was knocked out of the play-offs last week
The Philadelphia Eagles player, who announced his retirement last week, even showed up at the Buffalo Bills' tailgate before the intense playoff game – drinking beer in front of cheering fans in a parking lot
Jason Kelce is seen at a tailgate before the game
After watching Jason party shirtless, one person wrote on social media, “Looks like he needed some spotlight.”
Another complained: “It just shows that the rules don't apply to the entitled rich.” If the average Joe had done that, they would have either been arrested or thrown out.
“Rich people disgust me.” Or better yet, would the average Joe who approached those windows have been arrested?
A third person online said: “I wonder what Taylor Swift fans will think if Jason Kelce steals the spotlight in Buffalo.”
And another added: “Nobody is taking the NFL spotlight away from Taylor Swift.” *Jason Kelce has joined the chat*'
One person online complained: “Dude, put your shirt back on…”
And another added: “Makes a fool of himself, under the influence of course. “He definitely wants attention.”
However, many other fans recognized that Jason was just having a well-deserved night off after a long season with the Eagles, supporting his brother.
Jason Kelce drinks his beer in the stands among the Bills fans
After the Chiefs' winning game, Jason wrote on social media, “Buffalo is great, the energy is contagious. 'What an incredible experience!!'
Cara Delevingne, Jason Kelce and Taylor Swift can be seen before kick-off of the Chiefs game
Taylor Swift (right) and Brittany Mahomes in the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoffs
Taylor has become a fixture at Chiefs games this year after going public with her lover
Others on social media wrote: “The Kelce family loves attention. There’s no doubt they’ll both end up in Hollywood after football.”
One person jokingly suggested what should happen at the Super Bowl: “I'm sorry, but the only sensible Super Bowl halftime show is Taylor Swift singing while Jason Kelce dances shirtless.”
After the game, Travis Kelce spoke about his brother's outlandish actions.
He told CBS Sports, “My brother wasn't wearing a shirt?” No, it doesn't surprise me one bit.
“I love this guy and every time we’re not on the field together we’re cheering each other on.”
This came after Taylor Swift was met with an angry, booing crowd during the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game as she made her way to support her boyfriend Travis.
Swift was seen entering the Buffalo Bills stadium in the wintry weather wearing a red hat – but instead of cheers, she was greeted with boos from the crowd.
After she went inside, she was seen with Travis Kelce's brother Jason and her father Ed Kelce. The trio was spotted in the VIP suite.
Not only could the boos be heard outside the stadium, but fans also appeared to show their distance as the television broadcasts played on Taylor's screens in bars across New York.
One person wrote online: “The shower of hateful boos when Taylor Swift was shown on screen for the first time…really filled my heart.”
Another person watching the game at a bar wrote: “The whole bar booed when they showed Taylor Swift lmaooo.”
Taylor and Jason high fived in the VIP suite as the Chiefs took the lead
Taylor is seen celebrating the Chiefs win with a shirtless Jason in the background
His stunt in the VIP box didn't go over well with all NFL fans – some pointed out that he may have just been trying to outshine Taylor, who has had all eyes on them at games lately
Travis Kelce scored two touchdowns against Buffalo and retired Swift after a score
Taylor Swift was in attendance to watch the Chiefs defeat the Bills in the AFC Divisional round
Kelce scored a touchdown by finding the end zone pilon and outrunning a Buffalo defender
Another commented: “This game might be the only time a bar in Hell's Kitchen boos Taylor Swift.” Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood in New York City known for its gay nightlife and bars.
Taylor has been attending Chiefs games since Sept. 24 before confirming her relationship with the team's tight end near the end of 2023.
When Swift landed in her private jet around 4 p.m. on Sunday, she was met on the tarmac by a cavalry of SUVs, a sprinter van and a police escort. Shortly after, she was pictured arriving at the game at Highmark Stadium wearing a red hat and white jacket.
While temperatures dipped into the low 20s for Sunday night's game, it was nothing compared to the blistering -4 degrees Celsius last weekend in Kansas City as Taylor cheered the Chiefs to a victory against the Miami Dolphins.
Exclusive images earlier on Sunday showed Travis' older brother Jason landing in Buffalo for the game alongside his wife Kylie and their parents Donna and Ed.
Taylor Swift (right) and Brittany Mahomes react after Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (not pictured) scores a touchdown in the 2024 AFC Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium
Pop star Swift blows a kiss to fans in the stadium
Travis Kelce flashes his heart to fans after scoring a 22-yard touchdown
It landed shortly after Travis was pictured arriving with his Chiefs team for the big game at Highmark Stadium.
The 34-year-old tight end wore a mustard-colored suit and a red wool hat as he entered the stadium to watch his team's decisive game.
At a Chiefs press conference on Friday to preview the Bills game, Travis said how excited he was to take on the die-hard Bills fans.
“That's Bill's Mafia, man.” That's their home advantage. “I'm sure the guys love playing for this fan base,” he told reporters in Kansas City.
“I grew up in Cleveland, man.” They were throwing beer bottles at people. Buffalo, cold, playoff game, it doesn't get any better than that, baby.'
The Bills played their divisional round return game against the Chiefs two seasons after their epic overtime duel that prompted the NFL to change its overtime rules.
Kansas City and Buffalo combined for 25 points and had four lead changes in the final two minutes of regulation in the 2022 contest, leading to overtime.
The Chiefs won the coin toss and promptly scored the game-winning touchdown, denying the Bills the ball in the extra frame. Now both teams must gain an offensive possession at the end of an NFL postseason game in overtime.
The Bills had won the last two meetings between the teams, while Kansas City had not beaten Buffalo in the last four meetings.
Oddly enough, the last five meetings between the teams prior to Sunday's clash all took place at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs had not played in Buffalo since 2020.
The Chiefs will now face the Ravens for the AFC Championship next Sunday at 3 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore did not face Kansas City in the regular season.
The Chiefs haven't played the Ravens since 2010, meaning the likely league MVP and Patrick Mahomes have never faced off in the postseason.