Kansas City Chiefs were in action on the opening day (6th September, Thursday), of the new season of the National Football League (NFL). They defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 and started their Super Bowl title defence on a high. This all means that we will get to see more romance between the tight end Travis Kelce and global superstar Taylor Swift.
Where it all started between Kelce and Swift
It all started back in Week 3 of the 2023 season when Taylor Swift showed up at the Arrowhead Stadium. From that point onwards, their love story grew as Swift departed for her Eras Tour and Kelce attempted to win the second consecutive Super Bowl title for the Kansas City Chiefs.
It was last year's Super Bowl at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Kansas City won their second title on the trot and the lovers got to celebrate. It is a good omen for both Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs that whenever Swift is in attendance, both have been quite successful.
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Travis Kelce stats with Taylor Swift in stands this season
Whereas, in their triumph over the Baltimore Ravens, Swift was in attendance but it was a night to forget for her beau. Kelce finished with just three catches for 34 yards and for the first time in Swift's presence in the stands, he tied with the lowest amount of receptions.
Since making her debut in the stands, Kansas City Chiefs are 11-3 and have won six games on the trot. Including the last season as well, Kelce has had five touchdowns to his name and registered 92 catches for 1,073 yards (76.6 yards per game).
Travis Kelce stats with Taylor Swift in stands last season
The Chiefs player was on fire whenever Swift was at the game. Kansas City Chiefs had a 10-3 record last season with Swift in attendance which included their in Super Bowl 58.
Not only did the Kansas City Chiefs rack up numerous wins, but Travis Kelce also delivered some of his best individual performances of the season when Swift was in the stands. While watching her beau, Kelce registered 89 catches for 1,039 yards (79.9 yards per game) and five touchdowns. He averaged 11.7 yards per reception.
Kelce's stats when Swift was in attendance
Week 3 vs. Chicago Bears: Seven catches for 69 yards and one touchdown; win, 41-10
Week 4 at New York Jets: Six catches for 60 yards; win, 23-20
Week 6 vs. Denver Broncos: Nine catches for 124 yards; win, 19-8
Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 12 catches (season-high) for 179 yards (season-high) and a touchdown; win, 31-17
Week 13 at Green Bay Packers: Four catches for 81 yards; loss, 27-19
Week 14 vs. Buffalo Bills: Six catches for 83 yards; loss, 20-17
Week 15 at New England Patriots: Five catches for 28 yards; win, 27-17
Week 16 vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Five catches for 44 yards; loss, 20-14
Week 17 vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Three catches for 16 yards; win, 25-17
Wild-card round vs. Miami Dolphins: Seven catches for 71 yards; win 26-7
Divisional round vs. Buffalo Bills: Five catches, 75 yards, two touchdowns; win 27-24
AFC championship game vs. Baltimore Ravens: 11 catches, 116 yards, touchdown; win 17-10
Super Bowl 58 vs. San Francisco 49ers: Nine catches, 93 yards; win 25-22
Travis Kelce stats without Taylor Swift in stands last season
The Kansas City Chiefs were strong without the global superstar, Taylor Swift but Kelce's stats showed a noticeable dip. When Swift wasn't present and Kelce played, Kansas City had a record of 4-2 and the tight end recorded some of his least impressive performances of the 2023 season.
Kelce has 36 catches for 30 yards (50 yards per game) and just three touchdowns in those six games. That meant he recorded just 8.2 yards per reception. Kelce also had a season-low three catches for 14 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Germany. To add to his kitty, he had a fumble and dropped chance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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