The lights at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium were bright this past Sunday, but one particular star was noticeably missing from the constellation. Taylor Swift, the global pop sensation and fiancée of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was absent from the stands as the Chiefs faced off against the Denver Broncos. Her non-attendance continues a specific pattern observed throughout the 2025 season: while Swift is a regular fixture at Arrowhead Stadium for home games, she has yet to make an appearance at any of the Chiefs’ away matchups.
While fans speculated about her whereabouts, Travis Kelce was busy cementing his legacy on the gridiron. In the fourth quarter of what became a grueling contest, Kelce hauled in a pass to score his 84th career touchdown. The play gave Kansas City a temporary 19-6 lead, but more importantly, it etched Kelce’s name into the history books. With that score, he officially broke the Chiefs’ all-time touchdown record, a title previously held by legendary running back Priest Holmes. Kelce had tied the record weeks earlier against the Washington Commanders, but this catch gave him sole possession of the crown.
However, the mood in the locker room post-game was anything but celebratory. The Chiefs ultimately collapsed down the stretch, losing the game 22-19 to their division rivals. The defeat dropped the team’s record to a mediocre 5-5, placing their playoff hopes—and their stranglehold on the AFC West—in serious jeopardy. When reporters approached Kelce to discuss his historic achievement, his response was brutally blunt. “I could not care less about the milestone right now,” he stated, his frustration palpable. For Kelce, personal accolades rang hollow in the face of a team loss that pushed them closer to elimination.
His quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, offered a different perspective. Despite the loss, Mahomes took a moment to praise his longtime teammate. “He puts in the tremendous effort every single day,” Mahomes noted, emphasizing that Kelce’s record was a result of years of consistency and grit. Mahomes pointed out that the touchdown came at a crucial moment when the team needed a spark, a trademark of Kelce’s clutch performance style.
Off the field, the narrative surrounding the couple remains one of intense romance and future planning. During the Chiefs’ recent bye week, following a loss to the Buffalo Bills on November 2nd, Kelce and Swift were spotted taking a bite out of the Big Apple. The pair enjoyed a series of date nights at exclusive Manhattan hotspots like the Polo Bar and Zero Bond, using the downtime to reconnect away from the pressures of the NFL season.
According to sources, these dinners aren’t just casual dates; they are planning sessions for what is being dubbed the “celebrity wedding of the decade.” Since announcing their engagement in August, the couple has reportedly been deep in the weeds of wedding logistics. From selecting a venue to curating a guest list that will likely blend NFL royalty with music industry icons, the task is described as “all-consuming.”
New details about their engagement have also surfaced, painting a picture of a deeply thoughtful and traditional proposal. Insiders reveal that Kelce proposed at his Missouri home, in a garden specifically decorated with Swift’s favorite flowers to create a romantic, intimate atmosphere. He worked closely with a jeweler to design a custom oval diamond ring and, in a nod to tradition, sought the blessing of Swift’s parents before popping the question. The timing was strategic, chosen for a day when Swift was already camera-ready after recording an episode of the “New Heights” podcast, ensuring she felt comfortable and beautiful for the moment that would inevitably be shared with the world.
When the engagement was announced, Swift’s caption—”Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married”—charmed fans with its humor and grounded nature. Communication specialist Lynn Carratt noted that despite the massive fame of both parties, the announcement felt surprisingly personal, framing the union as a cultural event that felt accessible to their audience.
As the Chiefs prepare for the next week of play, the pressure is mounting. The defense’s inability to contain Denver late in the game and the offense’s inconsistency are glaring issues that need immediate fixing. For Kelce, the challenge is balancing the emotional high of his personal life with the professional low of a struggling season. Swift’s absence from away games may be a matter of logistics, touring schedules, or simply a desire for privacy in uncontrolled environments, but her support remains a constant factor.
Television ratings continue to soar whenever Swift is in attendance, proving her influence extends far beyond the music charts. Yet, as the Chiefs fight for their postseason survival, the focus in Kansas City is shifting from who is in the stands to what is happening on the field. Travis Kelce may be the new touchdown king of Kansas City, but without a playoff berth, the crown sits heavy. As the season grinds on, fans will be watching closely—both for a turnaround in the Chiefs’ fortunes and for the next chapter in the Travis and Taylor love story.
