Travis Kelce couldn't hide his disappointment, even after the Chiefs' victory. The NFL star, usually the life of any party, appeared dejected – a stark contrast to his usual post-game energy.

His depressed mood could be related to the absence of his girlfriend, Taylor Swiftwhose absence apparently bothered him. Additionally, Kelce may have felt the pressure after another NFL player threatened to use Swift-related taunts against him.

Despite the win, Taylor Swift's absence seems to have left a noticeable void, casting a shadow over Travis Kelce's game day celebration.

Travis Kelce's dejection casts a shadow over the Chiefs' victory

The Kansas City Chiefs continued their flawless start to the season, securing a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, but their star tight end Kelce could not shake his disappointment.

Although the reigning Super Bowl champions extended their record to 3-0, Kelce's dejected expression stole the show. Cameras caught him looking unusually dejected on the sidelines – a clip that quickly went viral.

The 34-year-old, known for his energy and passion for the game, appeared visibly dejected. a strong contrast to his usual behavior after a victory. The probable reason? The absence of his girlfriend Taylor Swift, who was conspicuously absent from the stands for the first time this season.

According to the Daily MailKelce's lackluster performance against the Falcons only added to his obvious frustration. With only four catches for 30 yards, the NFL star seemed fight without the supporting presence of the pop sensation.

At one point, Kelce was seen He rubbed his right eye and then stared into space, a moment that highlighted how much Swift's absence might have weighed on him emotionally.

This season was A sluggish start for the All-Pro Tight End, who aims to add another Super Bowl ring to his impressive collection.

Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce's difficulties at the beginning of the season

Kelce's slow start to the NFL season caused a stirwith the Star player Administration only 69 yards in three games.

While some believe it is due to the absence of his pop star girlfriend, his friend and Chiefs quarterback Mahomes offered an explanation: The opposing defense has made it their mission to shut down Kelce.

In the recent game against the Atlanta Falcons, Kelce’s performance was again not exactly overwhelming and this despite the fact that he has doubled his reception number to eight.

However, Mahomes does not blame his teammate for the drop in performance. Instead, he pointed out the respect that Kelce commands on the field leads to additional attention from opposing teams.

“The respect factor they have for Travis is still unreal And it is well deserved. “We're calling a lot of plays for Travis and it's like two or three guys are going to him,” Mahomes said after the game.

Mahomes emphasized that this defensive strategy makes it difficult to get the ball to Kelce, but the tight end still keeps an eye on the bigger picture.

Jessie Bates III admitted that he could use Taylor Swift to unsettle her husband

While Mahomes downplayed concerns about Kelce's early-season struggles, it's worth noting that Bates revealed a different strategy to get into the Chiefs star's head for Sunday's game.

Bates may not have been a Swiftie, but he was more than aware of her influence and willing to use it to his advantage on the field.

The explosion reported that Bates openly admitted during an appearance on the “Pacman Jones Show” that he was willing to hurl a vehement insult at Kelce and that he did not rule out mentioning his celebrity girlfriend.

The 27-year-old, known for his competitive spirit, admitted: “Once the clock is ticking and we are between the lines,You knowI sometimes see red. I could say some crazy things to (Travis). Maybe it has something to do with Taylor (Swift), maybe it doesn't, but that's just part of the game — going on his little rant.”

Despite the possibility of Swift-style jabs, Bates made it clear that his intentions were not based on disrespect.

The pop star was spotted amid rumors of an appearance at a Chiefs game in NYC

When rumors arose whether the singer of “Shake It Off” appear at At the recent game, the pop icon was spotted on a stylish outing in New York City.

The 34-year-old was photographed in a dark crop top paired with a checked skirt and heeled ankle boots.

The singer was not alone – she was accompanied by supermodel Gigi Hadid, who looked equally chic in a dark trench coat and beige trousers. The duo was spotted eating at The Corner Store above exclusive photos from Page Six.

Although it Now Since it was clear that she was not attending the game, Swift's top-secret schedule left room for speculation. Since her “Eras Tour” doesn't resume until October 18 in Miami, fans had reason to hope for a surprise appearance.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's romance Be immortalized In the upcoming children's book

Given the affection between Kelce and Swift, which speculation suggests influenced his somber behavior during the Chiefs' game against the Falcons, it's fitting that their romance would be the focus of an upcoming children's book.

This charming publication titled The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography presents the lives of Travis and his older brother Jason.with lively illustrations.

As The Blast reportsThe book includes a special section dedicated to the budding relationship between the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the pop superstar.

It describes their first meeting and how much her fans enjoyed watching Swift cheer on Kelce from the sidelines at games. A remarkable passage illuminates their shared path:

Another segment reflects To their joyous moment when the Chiefs returned to the Super Bowl in February 2024 and Swift was there to celebrate his third championship win. This depiction positions the songwriter as Kelce's good luck charm and gives their love story a heartwarming twist.