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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop icon Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Houston Texans with a score of 23-14, securing a spot in the AFC Championship Game. Swift, showcasing her support, arrived two hours early dressed in a chic Chanel ensemble that featured a black-and-white tweed jacket and a pearl strand belt. She was accompanied in a suite by WNBA star Caitlin Clark, another noted Chiefs fan. The relationship between Swift and Kelce has garnered much media attention since they began dating last season, during which Kelce invited the “Anti-Hero” singer to witness one of his games against the Bears in September.
In the playoff matchup, Kelce shone on the field, catching seven passes for an impressive 117 yards and scoring a touchdown, setting multiple records in the process. “I feel like if you’re going to step out here on the football field, you’ve always got something to prove,” Kelce noted, emphasizing his heightened performance in the playoffs compared to the regular season. This victory marks the Chiefs' seventh consecutive appearance in the AFC Championship Game, making them a strong contender to become the first team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
Swift, who has been increasingly present in Kansas City following her record-breaking Eras Tour wrap-up, also attended the Chiefs' most recent Super Bowl victory in Las Vegas last February. Kelce's stellar performance has set him on the path to potentially breaking NFL playoff records, including those for career receiving yards and touchdown receptions.
As the Chiefs continue their postseason journey, fans, including Swift and Clark, are eagerly watching their progress with hopes of further playoff success. “But the task at hand is going to be that AFC championship. You don’t get a three-peat by looking past that,” Kelce remarked after the game, firmly focused on future challenges ahead. For more information, visit AP News and HuffPost.