The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for another season as they look to defend their Super Bowl title, which also means more attention on the relationship between tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Last season, the spotlight was on the pair when Swift made a surprise appearance at Arrowhead Stadium during Week 3 of 2023. This event sparked excitement among both sports and music fans as Swift continued her Eras Tour while Kelce and the Chiefs aimed for back-to-back Super Bowl victories. Their journey peaked in Las Vegas last February when the Chiefs clinched yet another title and both celebrated the win together.

As the 2024 season approaches, it looks like Swift might be attending games again, which could bode well for Kelce and the team, especially since Kansas City has found success in her presence. Here’s a deeper look at how the Chiefs fared with and without Swift at their games.

Travis Kelce’s Stats with Taylor Swift Present During 2023 Season

When Swift cheered from the stands, Kelce was on fire. The Chiefs recorded a 10-3 record in the 2023 season with Swift present, including Super Bowl 58.

Not only did the team perform well, but Kelce also had some of his most impressive games with Swift watching. He notched 89 receptions for 1,039 yards (averaging 79.9 yards per game) and five touchdowns while she was in attendance. During those outings, Kelce achieved an average of 11.7 yards per catch.

Here’s a summary of Kelce’s performances in the games where Swift was present, along with the results:

• Week 3 vs. Chicago Bears: Seven receptions for 69 yards and one touchdown; win, 41-10
• Week 4 at New York Jets: Six receptions for 60 yards; win, 23-20
• Week 6 vs. Denver Broncos: Nine receptions for 124 yards; win, 19-8
• Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 12 receptions (season-best) for 179 yards (season-best) and one touchdown; win, 31-17
• Week 13 at Green Bay Packers: Four receptions for 81 yards; loss, 27-19
• Week 14 vs. Buffalo Bills: Six receptions for 83 yards; loss, 20-17
• Week 15 at New England Patriots: Five receptions for 28 yards; win, 27-17
• Week 16 vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Five receptions for 44 yards; loss, 20-14
• Week 17 vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Three receptions for 16 yards; win, 25-17
• Wild-card round vs. Miami Dolphins: Seven receptions for 71 yards; win, 26-7
• Divisional round vs. Buffalo Bills: Five receptions, 75 yards, two touchdowns; win, 27-24
• AFC Championship game vs. Baltimore Ravens: 11 receptions, 116 yards, one touchdown; win, 17-10
• Super Bowl 58 vs. San Francisco 49ers: Nine receptions, 93 yards; win, 25-22

Travis Kelce’s Stats Without Taylor Swift Present During 2023 Season

The Chiefs maintained a strong performance even without Swift cheering them on, but Kelce’s stats reflected a dip. When Swift wasn’t there and Kelce played, the Chiefs achieved a 4-2 record. However, Kelce’s numbers were some of his weakest during these games.

In those six matches, Kelce recorded 36 catches for 300 yards (50 yards per game) and three touchdowns, leading to an average of 8.2 yards per reception. This included a game where he had a season-low of three catches for just 14 yards against the Miami Dolphins and another game marred by a drop and his only fumble of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Will Taylor Swift Attend the Upcoming Chiefs vs. Ravens Season Opener?

While nothing is confirmed yet, reports indicate that Swift is likely to attend the season opener on Thursday. The Athletic suggested she plans to be at Arrowhead Stadium, so viewers can expect her to appear on the NBC broadcast several times during the game.