Chiefs’ Travis Kelce answers NFL postseason-related questions with Taylor Swift lyrics

The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for an unprecedented third straight Vince Lombardi Trophy begins in earnest on Saturday when they welcome the Houston Texans to Arrowhead Stadium for a playoff game.

The Texans upset the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round over the weekend, punching their ticket 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 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 entered 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 shared photo. (IMAGIN)

“I don’t know about you, but I feel 22,” he said in a nod to one of the song’s lyrics this week during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” this week.

Kelce and Swift have been romantically linked for more than a year, with the singer making routine appearances at Chiefs games since the 2023 season.

Taylor Swift looked lucky in love as she supported Travis Kelce after his big win at the AFC Championship game. (Patrick Smith)

Kelce was recently named to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl. However, he is likely hoping to skip the event in favor of competing in the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

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Although Kelce fell short of the coveted 1,000 yards this past regular season, he seemed to round into 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 November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

He finished the Chiefs’ Christmas Day win 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 ever won three consecutive Super Bowl titles.

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