Taylor Swift found herself experiencing the intensity of being a football fan as the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game. The gripping clash ended with the Chiefs narrowly securing a 32-29 victory, paving their way to their third consecutive Super Bowl. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Swift candidly shared how the game’s tension affected her.
Taylor Swift’s nervous moments watching Chiefs’ AFC victory reflect fans’ game-day passion
“My heart was in my throat,” Taylor Swift confessed to Brittany Mahomes, wife of Patrick Mahomes, during the postgame celebrations. “I was like, ‘I need to … get out of here.’ This is crazy.” In a video captured by the Kansas City Star, Swift thanked Brittany for her emotional support throughout the nerve-wracking weeks leading up to the game. “Oh my God, you kept me so calm the last couple weeks,” she said. Swift also acknowledged Donna Kelce, mother of Travis Kelce, saying, “I did not know what to do, and I’d be like, ‘tell me it’s going to be okay.’”
The postgame celebrations brought a tender moment between Swift and Travis Kelce, who shared a heartfelt kiss on the field. With confetti falling and the Kansas City crowd erupting in joy, the star tight end leaned in to tell Swift, “I love you so much.” The “Love Story” singer responded with a glowing smile, saying, “I love you. I’m so proud of you.”
The couple, both 35, radiated happiness as they celebrated the Chiefs’ hard-fought triumph. Joined by Donna Kelce, they shared smiles and laughter while basking in the moment. Cameras captured Swift cheering alongside Donna as Travis proudly accepted the Lamar Hunt Trophy.
Although the Chiefs’ victory was monumental, Swift admitted that her nerves were far from over. With the team now preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, the high-stakes game is sure to evoke similar emotions for the global icon.
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If the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl, they will be the first team in NFL history to earn three-straight Lombardi trophies.
The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans and airs on Fox.
