How Do Travis Kelce’s Stats Measure Up with Taylor Swift at Kansas City Chiefs Games?
In the rock and roll city, will famed musician Taylor Swift support Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 15?
Since Swift attended Arrowhead Stadium for the first time in Week 3 of the 2023 season, she and Kelce have become one of the most talked-about couples in sports and entertainment. As Swift continued her celebrated Eras Tour, Kelce and the Chiefs pursued a second Super Bowl victory, which they achieved in February in Las Vegas. The couple celebrated this success together, and their relationship remains strong in 2024.
This season, Swift has only attended Chiefs home games, but Week 15 might be the first away game she joins, as the team faces the Cleveland Browns. Though her attendance hasn’t been officially confirmed, she just finished her Eras Tour and appears to have no prior commitments that might stop her from being at Huntington Bank Field.
Could Swift’s presence influence Kelce’s performance? His statistics have shown noticeable changes when she has been in attendance, and fans might expect something significant this Sunday.
Travis Kelce’s Performance with Taylor Swift Present in 2024
Swift has been seen at nearly every home game for the Chiefs this season. She witnessed the Chiefs’ opening win against the Baltimore Ravens, victories over the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, an impressive win against the Denver Broncos, and the Black Friday clash with the Las Vegas Raiders.
While Kelce started the season slowly, he has significantly improved in the following matches. In the six games where Swift was present, Kelce racked up 42 receptions for 341 receiving yards and a single touchdown, averaging seven catches and approximately 56.8 receiving yards per game. Notably, he achieved a season-high of 14 receptions for 100 yards against the Buccaneers while Swift was there. Below are his statistics from the games she attended:
- Week 1 vs. Ravens: three catches, 34 yards
- Week 2 vs. Bengals: one catch, 5 yards
- Week 5 vs. Saints: nine catches, 70 yards
- Week 9 vs. Buccaneers: 14 catches, 100 yards
- Week 10 vs. Broncos: eight catches, 64 yards and one touchdown
- Week 13 vs. Raiders: seven catches, 68 yards
The Chiefs have had a perfect record of 6-0 with Swift in attendance this season, and dating back to last season, they are 16-3 when she is in the stands.
Travis Kelce’s Performance without Taylor Swift Present in 2024
Statistically, Kelce has performed better at home with Swift in attendance. In the seven games where she has not been present, he has recorded 38 receptions for 341 receiving yards and one touchdown, averaging 5.4 catches and only about 48.7 yards per game, which is lower than when she is there. The Chiefs’ only defeat this season occurred on the road against the Buffalo Bills.
Here are his stats from the games she missed:
- Week 3 vs. Falcons: four catches, 30 yards
- Week 4 vs. Chargers: seven catches, 89 yards
- Week 7 vs. 49ers: four catches, 17 yards
- Week 8 vs. Raiders: 10 catches, 90 yards and one touchdown
- Week 11 vs. Bills: two catches, 8 yards
- Week 12 vs. Panthers: six catches, 62 yards
- Week 14 vs. Chargers: five catches, 45 yards
Kansas City boasts a record of 6-1 when Swift is not present, and 10-3 in that scenario since last season.