Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has a wild take on Travis Kelce’s strong start this season, and it is all thanks to Taylor Swift. Seriously. Reid believes the global superstar is actually leading by example in her marriage to the NFL star, even quipping that she “kicks [Kelce] in the butt a little bit there, too.”
The Rejuvenation Nobody Expected
Let’s be real, the past few seasons weren’t exactly peak Kelce, were they? We watched the 6’5″, 250-pound pass-catcher’s production tick downward for three straight years as he got deeper into his 30s. In 2025, his 50.1 yards per contest marked a career low, excluding his rookie year when he only had one appearance back in 2013. You could see the mileage adding up, physically. The Chiefs, coming off a 6-11 finish and with Patrick Mahomes just returning from a torn ACL, looked like a team in transition with roster deficiencies Mahomes couldn’t cover alone. It honestly seemed like a good time for an 11-time Pro Bowler like Kelce to hang up the cleats. But nope. He clearly thought he had plenty left in the tank, and the first two weeks of this season are totally vindicating that confidence.
The Eras Tour Effect on the Gridiron
So, what changed? Coach Reid points directly to Taylor Swift. He’s citing the insane work ethic Swift shows during The Eras Tour, spanning the globe with shows that last more than three hours. It’s that kind of relentless effort, according to Reid, that is rubbing off on Kelce. And the results? They are undeniable. Kelce looks completely rejuvenated on the field this campaign. He’s already racked up 12 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown. That’s a huge bounce-back from a guy many thought was slowing down.
This isn’t some normal comeback story. This is pure, unadulterated passion from an 11-time Pro Bowler who clearly still has juice. Kelce thought he had something left, and the first two weeks are vindicating that confidence big time. He looks rejuvenated. What happens next? We are all watching to see if the Swift-fueled fire keeps burning all season long.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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