The inevitable wear and tear that comes with a long career in professional football is becoming apparent in Travis Kelce. While it’s common for an athlete’s performance to change with time, some fans speculate that Kelce’s recent decline in output may be related to off-field distractions, including his well-publicized relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift.
In the fall of 2023, relationship rumors started to catch on after Swift went to a Kansas City Chiefs game with Kelce’s mother, Donna. Fans contend that Kelce’s output started to decline at the same time as Swift started to attend more games, even though the Chiefs easily defeated the Chicago Bears 41–10.
Travis Kelce’s stats after Taylor Swift came in his life
The Sporting News reports that Kelce participated in 144 games between the 2013 and 2022, with 1,146 targets, 814 receptions, 10,344 receiving yards, and 69 touchdowns. This translates to 5.65 receptions, 81.83 receiving yards, 8.0 targets, and 0.48 touchdowns per game on average.
He participated in 18 games between 2023 and 2024, averaging 7.4 targets, 5.6 receptions, 58.5 receiving yards, and 0.28 touchdowns per game. During that time, he had 101 receptions, 133 targets, 1,053 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns.
Even if Kelce’s play has somewhat declined over the past two years, there are a number of reasons for this other than just his relationship with Swift, such as age and a normal career progression.
