Taylor Swift is stepping back from the spotlight when it comes to supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at Kansas City Chiefs road games. After attending several of his games earlier this season, Swift has decided to take a break from traveling to away matchups, hoping to ease some of the pressure off the star tight end during his challenging start to the season.
Last weekend, the Cruel Summer singer was notably absent when the Chiefs took on the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the first time she missed one of Kelce’s games this season. Her decision came after a series of underwhelming performances from Kelce, who has struggled to find his usual rhythm on the field. Despite her enthusiasm for watching her boyfriend play and cheering on the Chiefs, a well-placed source told The U.S. Sun that Swift will likely attend only home games in the near future, depending on her availability.
The source revealed, “Taylor will most likely only go to home games for the next few weeks when her schedule allows her to.” With her massive Eras tour set to return to North America later this month, Swift has plenty on her plate as she prepares for a busy stretch to close out the year.
While Swift has enjoyed supporting the Chiefs, the insider noted that her decision to skip certain games comes from a place of love and concern for Kelce. “Taylor wants to keep it low-key to protect Travis from possible extra criticism,” the source shared. “She loves him and knows that he will bounce back, but she is ready to skip some games so he doesn’t have to deal with more pressure.”
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Kelce, 34, has struggled to replicate his usual magic with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this season. So far, he’s had his worst start to a season, failing to find the end zone and showing fewer explosive plays than fans are used to seeing. The Chiefs’ next challenge comes against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, and Kelce will be hoping to notch his first touchdown of the year.
Behind the scenes, Swift has been doing her best to lift Kelce’s spirits as he navigates this rough patch. According to the insider, “This rough patch for Travis on the field is something she wants to help him through, even if it means not attending some games.”
The decision to skip last weekend’s 17-10 victory over the Chargers was reportedly a last-minute choice. “Taylor and Travis talked the day before the game in Los Angeles, and she decided not to attend to avoid bringing any unnecessary attention,” the source explained. “There is an extra spotlight on him because of his poor performances on the field and the criticism he’s received since the start of the season. They’re confident he will bounce back.”
And it looks like that bounce-back might already be in progress. Kelce had his best performance of the season so far against the Chargers, catching seven passes for 89 yards. While still on track for what could be the least productive season of his career, this recent game shows positive signs of improvement. Before that, Kelce had only eight catches for 69 yards over the first three weeks, so his increased yardage is a hopeful indicator that he’s finding his groove again.
Kelce’s role in the Chiefs’ offense will become even more critical following the potential loss of wide receiver Rashee Rice, who injured his knee during the Chargers game.
Early reports suggest that Rice may have torn his ACL, which would leave the Chiefs without one of their top receiving options. This puts additional pressure on Kelce to step up and fill the void alongside rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who has shown promise but still has some development ahead.
With support from Swift, confidence from Mahomes, and an opportunity to step up as a leader in the Chiefs’ offense, Kelce looks poised to improve as the season continues.
And while Swift may be taking a backseat for now, her pep talks and off-field encouragement remain a key part of Kelce’s ongoing journey to regain his form.
