Travis Kelce is responding back to the playful NFL announcers who inserted Taylor Swift into a recent game.
During the September 17th broadcast of NFL Gameday Morning, Rich dropped several Taylor Swift puns while discussing the return of Kelce to the field.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 09: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
“Even though that bone bruise and the injury, one would think is delicate,” Rich began, referencing Taylor’s track, “he’s been able to shake it off.”
Travis played in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rich noted that the end previously left a “Blank Space” in his teams lineup while out with his knee injury earlier this month.
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“But I think he returns today,” he continued, “and proves to be the anti-hero.”
After Rich posted a mashup of his playful puns to Instagram, Travis couldn’t help but applaud his efforts, commenting, “Well played Rich…Well played,” along with clapping and laughing emojis.
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Travis did play a bit of an anti-hero role in the game, scoring a touchdown for his team, who went on to defeat the Jaguars 17-9. In fact, after Travis caught teammate Patrick Mahomes’ pass in the third quarter, increasing Kansas City’s lead, NFL announcer Ian Eagle also referenced Taylor’s song, saying Travis had found a “Blank Space” for the score.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
Romance rumors involving the football player and Taylor have been going on since July after the athlete attempted to shoot his shot with the singer at her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 09: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
