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Puka Nacua’s ‘Swift Curse’ Quip Goes Viral After Chiefs’ Playoff Exit and MahomesACL Tear

The timing sharpened scrutiny over Kansas City’s direction, with fresh questions about Travis Kelce’s future.

Overview

  • On a livestream with Adin Ross and N3on, Rams receiver Puka Nacua joked that a “Swift curse” hit the Chiefs and also cited football issues such as the absence of Rashee Rice, a weak run game and Isiah Pacheco’s struggles.
  • Nacua criticized NFL officiating during the same appearance, a public comment that could draw league discipline under rules against attacking referees.
  • Clips from the stream spread widely on social media and drew mixed reactions from fans, with many dismissing the notion that Taylor Swift affected on-field performance.
  • Kansas City was officially eliminated with a 16-13 loss to the Chargers, and Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL injury that shifted focus to rehab and roster planning.
  • Coverage renewed speculation about whether Travis Kelce will return for a 14th season, with reports also noting his June 13 wedding to Taylor Swift and separate tabloid-sourced claims about Swift keeping a lower profile and increasing security.