Kaylah Walton
Travis Kelce, a prominent figure in the NFL, has gained significant attention due to his outgoing nature and exceptional skills, particularly alongside Patrick Mahomes. However, his public profile skyrocketed when he began a relationship with global icon Taylor Swift during the 2023 season.
Since this high-profile romance, fans have been closely monitoring Kelce and Swift, analyzing their every move. While this might be expected when dating a superstar, some Kansas City Chiefs fans feel it’s negatively impacting Kelce’s performance.
Kelce’s performance has notably declined in the first three games of the season. Despite the Chiefs winning all of them, he has only made a minor impact, recording eight receptions for 69 yards without any touchdowns. This has led to speculation that Swift might be distracting him, diverting his focus away from the game.
Whoopi Goldberg defends Travis Kelce during tough times
On a recent episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg spoke out against the ongoing criticism directed at both Kelce and Swift.
People seem to forget that he helped win a Super Bowl last year, and their bond is just as strong now. It’s time to mature—stop blaming her. The team is doing fine. Just let it go… He might have had a busy offseason, and he’s not a kid anymore, but he remains an important player.
It’s unfair to point the finger at Kelce’s early season difficulties due to offseason distractions, as he has proven to be a diligent professional. He has consistently shown up on time to training camp and participated fully in team practices without any unusual behavior.
In fact, his struggles may just reflect a natural decline in performance as he ages. Soon turning 35 years old, Kelce’s age can be seen as advanced within the context of the NFL, although tight ends can often continue playing at a high level longer than many other positions.
Moreover, as head coach Andy Reid has pointed out, defenses are focusing more on Kelce, particularly since the Chiefs have not been passing deep effectively. This attention has benefited Rashee Rice, who has had a productive start with 24 receptions for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns over the three games.
