Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce arrived at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, ready to face the Las Vegas Raiders—the last team to hand the Chiefs a defeat. While Kelce prepared for the critical AFC West matchup, his girlfriend Taylor Swift performed her third and final New Orleans concert for the weekend, marking the final leg of her “Eras” tour.
The Chiefs entered the game with an impressive 6-0 record, seeking to maintain their momentum on the road to a potential third consecutive Super Bowl victory.
Kelce, despite not having scored a touchdown this season, remains focused on securing another big win against the Raiders, who handed the Chiefs a tough loss at Arrowhead Stadium last Christmas Day. That defeat, Kelce recalled, marked a low point for Kansas City, sparking a turnaround that eventually propelled them to Super Bowl glory.
Head coach Andy Reid’s squad has been undefeated since that Christmas game, but Kelce remains grounded. Reflecting on last year’s loss, he noted that any team could beat them if they lacked the right mindset, especially a divisional rival like the Raiders. “This team can beat us,” Kelce said. “It’s always a big game, no matter who we’re playing in the AFC West.”
Last week, after a dominant win over the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch, Kelce issued a warning to his teammates, urging them to stay focused on their journey. The victory against the 49ers was a reminder that despite challenges and doubters, the Chiefs’ offense still has the firepower to put up points. “We showed everyone we can put up points today,” he said, expressing his confidence in the team’s depth and resilience.
Kelce emphasized the Chiefs’ “next man up” mentality, attributing their success to a unified team effort. “Everybody fills their role,” he said. “They want that opportunity to get out there and show the world that we’ve got everybody we need right here to win a championship.”
As the Chiefs pursue history with another Super Bowl run, Kelce’s leadership and commitment to the team’s shared vision are as unwavering as ever.