Jason Kelce’s reaction to Taylor Swift’s arrival at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Monday night has earned him plenty of applause on social media.
Swift walked into Arrowhead Stadium to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce in action after missing his previous two NFL games.
The Chiefs’ 26-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints was a family affair for the Kelce gang, as they reunited just two days after Travis’ 35th birthday.
In addition to Travis dominating the field, his brother Jason was on duty for ESPN in his new television role following his retirement earlier this year.
Speaking before the match, Jason offered an impassioned defense of his brother’s slow start to the season, but then brightened when footage showed Swift entering the stadium.
Jason Kelce’s reaction to Taylor Swift’s arrival at the Chiefs game earned him plenty of praise
He said, ‘Hey, look at that now. She has the role. That looks good,’ referring to the singer’s outfit.
Fans were quick to share their thoughts on the moment and Jason received glowing praise.
One commented: ‘Not gonna lie, he earned some major points for the way he appeared on MNFL live and defended his brother and Tay that way. That’s family.’
Another posted: “Jason is all of us tonight.”
“Brilliant,” added a third fan.
Swift was in the mood to celebrate while Appearing on Chariah Gordon’s Instagram story after the game was Kelce’s teammate Mecole Hardman.
Swift appeared to be in Kelce’s suite (there was a photo of her performing on her Era’s Tour in the background) and Gordon asked her what she thought of the win.
“No, it’s important that you answer the question this time,” Swift said, before Gordon continued: “I think we feel pretty good about this week, we’re 5-0.”
Swift chimed in: ‘Going into a bye week’ before agreeing with Gordon saying the win was perfect: ‘Perfect is the word!’
Monday marked the first time Jason was on the Monday Night Football panel for a Chiefs game and a contest in which Travis played.
Last season, as a Philadelphia Eagle, Jason played on the road against the Chiefs and emerged victorious in his final on-field clash against his brother.
Speaking about Travis’ form so far this season, which had attracted much criticism ahead of Monday night’s game, Jason said: “He’s enjoying his life in a very public way now.
‘Everything he does and everything our family really does is very present and that’s the nature of things at the moment.
‘I think Trav has been very healthy throughout his career. This is a guy who has always found a way to present himself in top physical shape.
‘And I know the optics are that he’s all over the place, and that’s not dishonest in reality, but he still keeps the main thing. Football has always been the most important thing in Trav’s life.
Travis had one of his best nights of the season, hauling in nine catches for 70 yards.
Swift declared the win “perfect” as Kelce and the Chiefs now head into their bye week.
“He’s always lived his life to the fullest. He’s really enjoyed his offseasons, even before Taylor Swift and everything that’s going on in our lives. And I think, you know, he’ll always find a way to make football the number one priority.” one in terms of preparation.
“There are so many things that depend on this, between his relationship with his teammates, Andy Reed, and his legacy.
‘So I know it’s been a slow start for him. Trav will always find a way to show up and show off. I think it’s only a matter of time before we go back to the Travis Kelce we’ve seen.
During the night, Jason was seen kissing his wife Kylie during a commercial break while on the Monday Night Football panel.
Also during another commercial break, the quartet on ESPN’s pregame show signed a fan’s prosthetic leg.