Is Travis Kelce Losing Focus? NFL Fans Question His Pre-Super Bowl Date with Taylor Swift
NFL fans are questioning whether Travis Kelce is too complacent about tomorrow’s Super Bowl after he broke his own rule to go on a double date with Taylor Swift and the Mahomes’.
Last year, before the big game in Las Vegas, Kelce was adamant about players staying focused. Speaking on his New Heights podcast, he told his brother Jason:
“We’ve got one week. We do what we need to do, then we can party in Vegas for the rest of our lives.”
But fast-forward a year, and Kelce was spotted at Lilette, a trendy French restaurant in New Orleans, alongside Swift, Patrick Mahomes, and Brittany Mahomes—just 48 hours before the biggest game of his career.
Fans React: ‘Unfocused’ Kelce Should Be Watching Film, Not Dining Out
Social media exploded with mixed reactions to the unexpected night out.
➡️ “Bad look. Kelce should be locked in and watching film. That outing could’ve waited.”
➡️ “Normally, players don’t go out before the Super Bowl because of how seriously they take the game… even Kelce himself once said that.”
Photos show Kelce and Swift holding hands as they left the restaurant, flanked by security, while hundreds of cheering fans crowded outside.
For Swift, this was her first public sighting since arriving in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Unlike last year’s mad dash from Tokyo to Vegas, she now has time to soak in the atmosphere before cheering on Kelce from a VIP suite at the Superdome.
Swift’s Concerns: Is She a ‘Distraction’ for Kelce?
Reports claim Swift is worried that her presence might shift attention away from Kelce’s Super Bowl three-peat pursuit.
“Taylor doesn’t want to be the center of attention. She just wants to support Travis and help him focus on the game,” a source told The Sun.
It remains unclear whether Swift or Brittany Mahomes will reunite with Kelce before Sunday, as players are required to stay in the team hotel in the final hours before the big game.
Trump Controversy: Swifties Furious Over Kelce’s ‘Honor’ Comments
Kelce’s pre-Super Bowl dinner also comes amid backlash from Swift’s fanbase, following his comments about Donald Trump attending the game.
Trump, who previously said he “hates” Taylor Swift, will be at the Superdome on Sunday. When asked about it, Kelce responded:
“That’s awesome. It’s a great honor. No matter who the president is, it’s the biggest game of my life, and having the president there is pretty cool.”
Swifties on social media weren’t impressed, given her long-standing feud with Trump, in which she once accused him of promoting white supremacy and racism.
With just one day to go before the Super Bowl, Kelce’s pre-game choices—from his date night with Swift to his Trump comments—have made him the talk of the internet.
But the real question remains: Will his night out cost him on the field?
