Travis Kelsey
Jason Hanna/Getty ImagesThe Kansas City Chiefs don't allow that Seed ranking No. 1 In the AFC they are getting into their heads – even with the possibility of a showdown Super Bowl Winning on the line.
“I haven't heard anyone talk about anything 'three-peat' (or) anything like that,” the tight end said Travis Kelseyone of the team's leaders in the playoffs, said in a preview of the upcoming ESPN broadcast interview with Chris Berman. “We're focused on the Houston Texans right now.”
The Chiefs, the No. 1 seed in the AFC Conference, will face the Texans in a playoff game on Saturday, January 18. The winner advances to the conference championship against the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens. Naturally, the AFC champion will secure his place In the Super Bowl Against the defending NFC champions.
“Anyone can get beat in the playoffs if you don't come with the right mentality and the right mindset going back into training camp and throughout the season,” Kelce, 35, explained before Saturday's football game. “We have such a veteran team. We have so many leaders in so many different ways. Guys step up and guys just understand the task at hand.”
XNY/Star Max/GC Images Chiefs Kingdom will welcome back its most famous member for this weekend's playoff showdown against the Houston Texans. Travis Kelce has confirmed that his girlfriend Taylor Swift, 35, will be in attendance when the Chiefs host the Texans at Arrowhead Stadium in the NFL Round of 10 on Saturday, January 18.
If the Chiefs win the Super Bowl next month, they will become the first NFL team to win the championship three times in a row. Kelce in particular was signed with Missouri when they won the Lombardi Trophy in 2020, 2023 and 2024, respectively. (The Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 and 2023, and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.)
The big game of 2024 was especially special for Kelce. In addition to winning the Cup, he was able to do so Celebrate this moment With a side kiss from his girlfriend Taylor Swiftwho he began dating in 2023. The pop star, 35, has since become a fixture at football matches and is expected to appear on Saturday.
Travis Kelsey
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images“You know that, baby,” Kelsey said I was disturbed by her presence During his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show Earlier this week. “You know it's a football playoff, man. …I'm feeling excited. I feel like I'm 22 (like the Swift song) again, baby. Let's go!”
Days later, Kelce spoke enthusiastically about his “very strong relationship” with Swift and having game-day support. (You often step into Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium decked out in team jerseys and colors, as well as custom jewelry honoring Kelce's No. 87 jersey number.)
“Taylor and I are thrilled and I couldn't be happier to have that confidence and comfort off the field and all the support I could ask for on the field,” Kelce said. Wednesday, January 15th episode Subordinate Presentation by Stephen A. Smith. “She loves coming to Arrowhead and attending games and cheering me on, so I’ve had all the support in the world to continue to pursue these dreams.”
