Taylor Swift didn’t make the trip to Atlanta for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 3 matchup against the Falcons on Sunday night. After attending the Chiefs’ first two games of the season—both victories at Arrowhead Stadium—her absence was noticeable. In those games, Swift watched from a suite as the Chiefs eked out narrow wins, but this time, she was nowhere to be seen.
Last season, Swift attended the Chiefs’ road game against the New York Jets, but the context was different then. She also followed the team during their Super Bowl run, even making it to Super Bowl 58 despite being on tour overseas. This time, however, her presence was missed as the usual fanfare surrounding her arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium didn’t occur before kickoff.
Travis Kelce, on the other hand, has struggled to find his rhythm in the offense this season. After two games, he had only four receptions for 39 yards, leading to criticism from pundits like ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. “I love my brother from another in Travis Kelce, but we saw more of Taylor Swift than we saw of Travis Kelce yesterday,” Smith remarked following the Chiefs’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He emphasized that fans were expecting to see more from Kelce, stating, “You’ve got 39 receiving yards in the first two games. Come on now. Football season is here. Honeymoon’s over. Let’s handle our business, OK.”
Kelce’s performance has become a topic of discussion, especially with the added media attention from his relationship with Swift. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see him regain his form on the field, particularly as the Chiefs face tougher competition ahead.
