As Kelce battles criticism for his slow start, Swift makes a surprise visit to Kansas City

Taylor Swift Steps In to Lift Travis Kelce’s Spirits After Falcons Win(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)LAPRESSE

The NFL season is still young, but Travis Kelce has already found himself in the spotlight-and not just for his performance on the field. As rumors swirl around his personal life, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been under intense scrutiny for both his play and his relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift. Week 3 of the NFL season saw Kelce on the sideline looking noticeably frustrated, prompting whispers that his performance was not up to his usual standards.

Coming off an uncharacteristically quiet game against the Atlanta Falcons, where Kelce managed only four catches for 30 yards, some fans began to question whether the star tight end was dealing with more than just on-field struggles. The Chiefs may have won the game 22-17, but Kelce’s performance left him visibly dejected, a sight that did not go unnoticed by Swift.

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After what seemed like a disappointing outing, Taylor Swift reportedly made an unexpected trip to Kansas City to offer her support. According to sources close to the situation, Swift flew in from New York to Kelce’s mansion the day after the game, wanting to be by his side. Though she has attended previous games this season, her absence from Week 3 games raised eyebrows, making her visit even more surprising.

Kelce’s slow start this season has been a point of concern, with the tight end recording just 15 catches for 158 yards through three games. In addition, he has yet to score a touchdown, leaving many to wonder if something deeper was affecting his performance. His struggles were further highlighted during the Chiefs’ matchup against the Falcons, where he appeared frustrated on the sideline, caught in a rare moment of visible dissatisfaction.

However, in Week 4, Kelce appeared to bounce back. The Chiefs faced the Los Angeles Chargers, and Kelce looked like his old self again, notching seven catches for 89 yards. His impressive showing also broke a significant franchise record, previously held by Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, for the most receptions by a Chiefs player. It was a welcome return to form that seemed to boost the star’s confidence.

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Kelce declared he “felt good” about his Week 4 performance and was ready to continue building momentum. “That’s the Travis that he always is and was,” one insider shared, emphasizing that the tight end was regaining his rhythm. After a rough start to the season, Kelce is now poised to “kill it” as the season progresses.

While Swift’s gesture to fly in and support Kelce made headlines, her recent absence from the stands has not gone unnoticed. The pop star was a fixture at the Chiefs’ first two games of the season but has been notably missing in action for both the Atlanta and Los Angeles matchups. Her presence-or lack thereof-has been the subject of much speculation, as fans wonder if her schedule or the strain of Kelce’s early-season struggles has kept her away.

As Kelce continues to navigate both his season and personal life under the watchful eye of the public, one thing is clear: the support from Swift appears to be unwavering. Whether she’s in the stands or behind the scenes, her commitment to being there for Kelce during his challenging moments hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans or the media.

For now, though, all eyes will remain on Kelce as he looks to shake off his early-season struggles and return to the dominant form that made him one of the league’s most feared offensive weapons. With Swift’s unexpected trip to Kansas City behind him, perhaps Kelce has all the motivation he needs to turn his season around.