Travis Kelce is set to miss the Kansas City Chiefs’ next game and enjoy some well-deserved downtime with girlfriend Taylor Swift as they ring in the New Year together. According to reports, the Chiefs are entering a much-needed mini bye week after a hectic Christmas schedule that saw them play three games in just 10 days. The last of those outings was a 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, which helped the Chiefs clinch the AFC’s top playoff seed. This victory also ensures they will receive a first-round bye and enjoy home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
With the Chiefs’ regular season now concluded and nothing left to play for, it seems likely that Kelce will be rested for next weekend’s game against the Denver Broncos. Instead, he is expected to head off on a romantic getaway to New York City with Swift.
Chiefs Insider Pete Sweeney hinted at this during an appearance on the “New Day with SSJ” podcast, where he suggested that head coach Andy Reid would rest most of the team’s key starters for the game against Denver. “I believe after the Steelers game, Andy gave the guys some time to do what they want. A tight end might be going to New York with his girlfriend, a quarterback might be hanging out with his kids—who knows what everybody else is doing,” Sweeney remarked.
Swift, who owns a $50 million apartment in New York City’s Tribeca area, has been enjoying some free time after wrapping up her worldwide Eras Tour on December 8th. Although she did not attend the Chiefs’ game in Pittsburgh on Christmas Day, she was present at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs’ win over the Houston Texans just days earlier, arriving in a fluffy red jacket, black boots, and a black fedora.
Rumors have been swirling around the couple, with fans speculating about a possible engagement after they noticed a ring was edited out of a photo from Swift’s recent Eras Tour birthday party. Despite not being in Pittsburgh for the Chiefs’ Christmas Day win, Swift was still showing her support for Travis. She liked two Instagram posts celebrating his achievements—one from the Chiefs’ official account and another from the New Heights podcast, which Travis co-hosts with his brother Jason.
That game in Pittsburgh proved to be a historic one for Kelce, as he surpassed Tony Gonzalez’s franchise record for the most receiving touchdowns in Chiefs history, with his 77th touchdown helping to secure the top playoff spot for Kansas City. Despite this remarkable accomplishment, Kelce remains behind Gonzalez and former Cowboys star Jason Witten on the NFL’s all-time reception list.
While Kelce’s performance on the field continues to impress, his relationship with Swift is also capturing the hearts of fans. As the Chiefs prepare for the postseason, Kelce and Swift are taking the opportunity to enjoy some quiet moments together before the excitement ramps up again. With a romantic getaway to New York City on the horizon, the couple is set to welcome the New Year in each other’s company, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their blossoming relationship.
