The Kansas City Chiefs' quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophy begins in earnest on Saturday when they host the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium for a playoff game.
The Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild card round over the weekend, securing their berth to the divisional round. Travis Kelce, 35, has been in the NFL for more than a decade, but the Chiefs' star tight end told ESPN's Pat McAfee that he still feels like he has the energy of a young athlete.
Kelce actually mentioned a specific number (22) when asked how he felt as the Chiefs approached 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. (IMAGE)
“I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm 22,” he said in a nod to one of the song's lyrics during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” this week.
Kelce and Swift have been romantically linked for more than a year, and the singer has made routine appearances at Chiefs games since the 2023 season.
Taylor looked lucky in love as she supported Travis Kelce following his big win in the AFC Championship game. (Patrick Smith)
Kelce was recently named to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl. But he probably hopes to skip the event and compete in the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
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Although Kelce didn't reach the coveted 1,000 receiving yards mark last regular season, he seemed to hit playoff form as the year progressed.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after making a catch during warmups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
He finished the Chiefs' Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with 84 receiving yards and a touchdown reception.
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Kelce has been 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 won three consecutive Super Bowl titles.
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