The Kansas City Chiefs’ The quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophy begins in earnest Saturday when they welcome the Houston Texans to Arrowhead Stadium for a playoff game.
The Texans disrupted the Los Angeles Chargers in the weekend’s wild card round, which punched their ticket to the divisional round. Travis Kelce, 35, has been in the NFL for more than a decade, but the Chiefs star told ESPN’s Pat McAfee that he still feels he has the energy of a young athlete.
Kelce even mentioned a specific number – 22 – when asked how he felt as the Chiefs enter the playoffs. “22” is also the title of one of pop star Taylor Swift’s songs from her album “Red”.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a split photo. (PROPOSE)
“I don’t know about you, but I feel 22,” he said this week, with a nod to one of the song’s lyrics, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Kelce and Swift have been romantically linked for more than a year, with the singer making regular appearances at Chiefs games since the 2023 season.
Taylor looked happy in love as she supported Travis Kelce after his big win in the AFC Championship game. (Patrick Smith)
Kelce was recently named to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl. But he’s probably hoping to skip the event and participate in the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
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Although Kelce didn’t reach the coveted 1,000 receiving yards mark this past regular season, he seemed to be getting into playoff shape as the year progressed.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after a catch during warmups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, file)
He completed the Chiefs’ Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with 84 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.
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Kelce was a key part of three Super Bowl-winning teams, including the Chiefs’ victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and last year’s title run. No NFL team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowl titles.
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