The Kansas City Chiefs have started the 2024 NFL season strong with a 3-0 record, but star tight end Travis Kelce hasn’t performed up to his usual high standards. Fans have noticed a significant drop in his on-field production, which has sparked a bizarre conspiracy theory involving Kelce, his teammate Patrick Mahomes, and even Kamala Harris.
Kelce, known for his close relationship with Mahomes, hasn’t been able to connect with the quarterback as fans have grown accustomed to. In their recent victory against the Atlanta Falcons, Kelce made only four receptions for 30 yards, bringing his season total to eight catches for just 69 yards over three games. This is a far cry from the numbers he typically produces, and it has led to wild speculation, especially among the online community.
A particularly strange conspiracy theory has emerged, suggesting that Kelce’s underperformance is linked to Taylor Swift’s public endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Swift, who has been romantically linked to Kelce, is at the center of this theory. According to some Swifties, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes’ wife, has supposedly instructed her husband to limit his throws to Kelce because of Swift’s political stance.
One fan fueled the fire on social media, writing, “I can’t prove it, but I’m pretty sure Brittany Mahomes told Patrick not to throw it to Travis since Taylor endorsed Kamala.” Another user chimed in with, “My husband just said the same thing.”
While this theory is mostly lighthearted and far-fetched, it has gained traction online, especially with Swift’s name constantly in the headlines. However, Patrick Mahomes has offered a much more reasonable explanation for Kelce’s lack of targets. Speaking after their win against Atlanta, Mahomes explained that the Chiefs have been calling plays for Kelce, but opposing teams are giving him heavy coverage, making it difficult to execute those plays.
“It’s crazy because teams still — the respect factor they have for Travis is just unreal,” Mahomes said. “It’s well-deserved, but we’re calling a lot of plays for Travis, and it’s like two or three people are going to him. So, I mean, he understands.”
Despite the outlandish theories floating around, the truth is likely much simpler. Kelce’s drop in performance is likely a result of strong defensive strategies rather than any off-field drama. Still, it’s clear that fans are eager to see the dynamic duo of Mahomes and Kelce back to their explosive form, and perhaps a shift in game planning will help Kelce break free from tight coverage as the season progresses.
