Denver Broncos Celebrate Win Over Chiefs with Swift's Song, Amid Discussions on Popstar's Influence on NFL Games

Broncos mock Chiefs as Taylor Swift's absence coincides with loss; questions swirl around popstar's constant coverage and spotlight in NFL broadcasts.

Influential popstar Taylor Swift, who has reportedly been dating Travis Kelce, the tight end for Kansas City Chiefs, couldn't attend the game against Denver Broncos due to an upcoming leg of her international tour. The Chiefs faced a loss, sparking discussions about Swift's influence on the team's performance.
Denver Broncos celebrated their win against Chiefs by playing Swift's song 'Shake It Off.' Swift's constant coverage during NFL broadcasts has been a point of debate, particularly for Chiefs' games where she's been shown numerous times during broadcasts.
Swift's presence is associated with consistent victories for the Chiefs, with the team remaining undefeated in the four games she attended. Chiefs president Mark Donovan and head coach Andy Reid have supported Swift and Kelce's relationship, dismissing concerns of it being a distraction.
HuffPost's opinion piece criticizes NFL's frequent showcasing of Swift during NFL games, highlighting disparities between coverage given to Swift and other celebrities attending games, such as Ciara and Simone Biles. It suggests that the NFL may be trying to appeal to Swift's largely white, suburban, millennial audience to change their mostly Black and Latino fan base.
Despite Chiefs' loss to the Broncos, Chiefs' representatives insist that the team isn't distracted by the media frenzy around Kelce and Swift's relationship. Andy Reid, Chief's head coach, jests about encouraging the romance and credits it for Kelce's improving performance.