Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is excited about the Kansas City Chiefs in these NFL playoffs, and rightly so after they defeated the Miami Dolphins in frigid conditions to advance to the Divisional Round next week .
But, if the Chiefs end up losing at some point in the playoffs, he knows the blame will fall on Taylor Swift.
Of course, the relationship between Swift and Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce has made national headlines throughout this NFL season, as the former was spotted at games all season long.
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Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre warms up before the game between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at MM Roberts Stadium. Favre played for Señorita del Sur. (Chuck Cook-USA Today Sports)
That included Saturday night, where Swift was seen wearing a custom No. 87 jacket for Kelce, courtesy of San Francisco 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk's wife Kristin, who made it for her and Patrick Mahomes' wife. Brittany, to endure the sub-zero temperatures. in the Midwest.
The Chiefs performed well in their first playoff test, defeating the Dolphins in a landslide, 26-7, where Kelce caught seven passes on 10 targets for 71 yards, the most productive game he's had in the last four weeks.
Kansas City, however, will have some tough competition ahead of it, and Favre has a feeling that Swift's mere presence will upset people if the Chiefs are eliminated.
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“I think it will be a distraction if they don't make the Super Bowl,” Favre told TMZ Sports in an interview. “It's one of those things. It's not my place to say it, but if they don't win it or they don't get to the Super Bowl, people will say, 'That's why.' So we'll see.”
Many believed Kelce's relationship would hinder his play on the field this season. But he totaled 984 yards on 93 receptions with five touchdowns in 15 games. However, he broke the streak of at least 1,000 total yards in the last seven seasons, but had to miss some time, including the season opener against the Detroit Lions.
However, the last few weeks have been tough for Kelce on the stat sheet, as he totaled 16, 44, and 28 yards, respectively, which is not his usual game-day production. He has also been seen with unusual falls throughout the year.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship seemed to go to the next level when she yelled his nickname at a Kansas City Chiefs game. (Getty Images)
But he'll be the first to tell you that making a good Mahomes throw without gaining yards is unacceptable. Throughout the media chaos, Kelce has been extremely responsible, something he prides himself on, whether he is on or off the field.
The Chiefs have had an interesting season to say the least, but they won the AFC West and Favre believes that until they are out, they should be considered a Super Bowl contender.
“Until [Chiefs head coach] “Andy Reid has been unseated as champion, I have to see it to believe it,” Favre explained.
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“Until someone proves me wrong, I think they'll go the distance.”
Favre mentioned the AFC top seed Baltimore Ravens as a team that could dethrone the Chiefs because of how well quarterback Lamar Jackson & Co. have been playing recently. They never saw the Chiefs during the regular season, but the Ravens defeated the 49ers, Dolphins and other top contenders to earn their playoff bye to boot.
There's also the Buffalo Bills, who still have to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round to move on. If they win, Josh Allen would see the Chiefs again in the playoffs, where Buffalo hopes to finally get past Mahomes.
Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The play on the field is what will matter in the end, something Mahomes, Kelce and the rest of the Chiefs understand perfectly well.
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Still, some fans may already be lining up to see who will be the scapegoat, even if that person is in a stadium suite.
