Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship was already a hot topic when people noticed a change in Travis’ performance and stats. He looks gentle while associating with Taylor on their dates. Previously, he stated that he felt like the man in charge while being with Taylor. He reportedly called her his lucky charm, but not as a superstition.
Reddit users agree it is the human tendency to push ourselves when our loved ones watch us from the crowd. Some savagely state that the Chiefs would be undefeated this season if Taylor and Travis’ relationship were in full swing from the beginning.
Recently, Travis Kelche reportedly stated that he began dating Taylor in July but was disappointed for not seeing her for a long time due to a tour in Kansas City. After that, he attended some of her concerts, and she was spotted at his game for the first time on 24 September 2023.
Travis Kelce Stats Before And After Taylor Swift
Amid increased NFL ticket and merchandise sales and TV ratings, fans suspected a change in Travis’ stats according to Taylor’s presence. Fortunately, it is a positive change. Taylor did not attend the Kansas City Chiefs Vs. The Jaguars game was on 17 September 2023, and Travis had four catches, twenty-six yards, and one touchdown.
However, we assume that Travis did not give his best during the game due to his injury. Taylor was present for Chiefs Vs Bears on 24 September 2023, and Travis had seven catches, sixty-nine yards, and one touchdown. Similarly, his stats fluctuated according to her presence in this season.
Travis’ fellow player, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, suffered from flu while playing against the Broncos, which affected Travis on 29 October. Thus, the Chiefs lost the game, though Taylor was in the audience.
Ironically, Travis scored five catches, 28 yards, and zero touchdowns in Taylor’s presence at Patriots on 17 December. On the other hand, he had six catches, 91 yards, and zero touchdowns in her absence on 26 November at Raiders.
Finally, talking about the total scores, Travis had forty-nine catches, 624 yards, and two touchdowns in Taylor’s presence, and thirty-six catches, 300 yards, and three touchdowns in her absence.
So, we can conclude that Taylor’s presence affected Travis’ most games (not all) because there were other influential factors, such as injury and underperforming fellow players.
Other Benefits Of Taylor’s Presence
Meanwhile, the NFL gets economically benefited through an unexpected source, Taylor Swift. She attended the Chiefs Vs. Bears game in September 2023, and the NFL saw a three-times increase in ticket sales. Moreover, the ticket costs increased from $89 to $119 for that game.
Further, Taylor was only rumored to attend the New York Jets game at the beginning of October 2023, and the ticket sales increased by 40%. Her presence also spiked the TV ratings and merchandise sales. Apart from that, Travis might get salary hikes and performance bonuses after playing well, according to the contract.
Reason Behind The Change
After one of the games, quarterback Patrick Mahomes stated that he had heard of Taylor in the house before playing against the Bears. He knew he had to pass the ball to Travis. So, not only Travis but his fellow players who were bothered about Taylor were indirectly pressured to play well.
Travis appeared on his brother’s (Jason) podcast, New Heights, and the latter asked the former reason for his better performance in Taylor’s presence. However, people did not get the answer because he stated he did not know.
Taylor reportedly said that she attends the NFL games only to support Travis and is not bothered about people’s attention. Meanwhile, Kansas City Coach Andy Reid joked that he does not mind Taylor attending the games if it makes Travis win.
Meanwhile, Travis clearly stated that he prioritizes football over anything. He appeared on the Paper Routes podcast and said he wants to get known for football. He meets people, attends events, and appears on television shows, but his main goal remains football. Thus, the remaining things are secondary for him.
People seem to make a big issue, but Travis and Taylor respect each other’s careers. Some sensible Reddit users pointed out that the stats were never meant to be taken so seriously. Moreover, Taylor gets unnecessary attention, though she is not the only celebrity girlfriend in the house.
