Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has seen a drop in his usage numbers when Taylor Swift is away from the stadium. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Travis Kelce seems better than ever Taylor Swift, but this doesn’t seem to be limited to his personal life. On the field, the tight end has been virtually unstoppable when Swift is in the stadium. If not, the story is different.
In the Pop Diva’s absence, the number of tight ends on average has dropped, but it’s important to note that given the few options at wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs Other defenses have focused their game plan on stopping Kelce.
Lack of play without Taylor at home?
Swift’s influence on Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs and even the NFL was evident in jersey sales, game viewership and social media followers. Whether coincidence or inspiration, Taylor’s presence in the stadium appears to be magic for the Chiefs.
With the singer-songwriter in the box, Kelce is averaging 8.5 receptions and 108 yards per game. If she is not present, His numbers drop to 6 receptions for 41.8 yards per game.
Going into Travis Kelce Stadium, Taylor Swift was having her best games of the season and the Kansas City Chiefs weren’t losing. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (Kansas City Star via Getty Images)
Last Monday night, without Swift in person, the tight end caught a touchdown pass but was mostly held back by the Philadelphia Eagles with 7 receptions for 44 yards and a costly fumble, which ended up being the deciding factor in KC’s loss.
Some media outlets have even questioned whether the romance with the singer has affected Travis’ performance on the field, but these rumors have been silenced by Patrick Mahomes, who rules out this being a factor and reiterates his confidence in his favorite has goal.
A relationship that continues to grow
Kelce and Tay-Tay’s relationship seems to be going from strength to strength and the tight end stated that being with the singer is “amazing.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he noted how much he admires his current partner, although his high profile has required some adjustments.
“The scrutiny she gets, how much magnifying glass she has on herself, paparazzi outside her house every day, every restaurant she goes to, after every flight she gets off, and she just lives and enjoys life. “If someone behaves like that, I better not be the one acting strange,” said the 34-year-old.
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More than two months into the relationship, Kelce appears to be more comfortable with the relationship as he gave said interview, the first time he spoke openly about his relationship with the “Blank Space” singer.
Is Kelce’s retirement imminent?
Travis Kelce is considered one of the toughest and most durable players in the NFL. From 2014 through last year, the University of Cincinnati graduate had lost just three regular-season games and added a fourth earlier this season.
However, in the same interview, he was honest and mentioned that he had been thinking about retirement. Kelce, who has undergone 10 surgeries during his career, noted that he “feels every single one of them every day.”
This year, Travis Kelce is dealing with injuries like he hasn’t since his rookie year. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) (Kevin Sabitus via Getty Images)
The 2023 season was particularly complicated for the youngest Kelce in this regard. After starting the season on the disabled list with a hyperextended knee, he was also forced to miss the Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings with a temporary loss Ankle sprain.
At 34, Kelce is a veteran and his 871 receptions and 10,941 yards are fourth in history for a tight end in both areas, so his place in the history books is assured whenever he decides to hang up the helmet .