Erin Andrews Claims Taylor Swift Is Responsible For NFL Achievement originally appeared on The Spun.
FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews has made it known over the years that she’s a big-time fan of Taylor Swift.
Believe it or not, Andrews and her podcast co-host Charissa Thompson asked Swift to give Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce a shot before they started dating.
“If you are looking for a guy, please try our friend Travis, he is fantastic,” Andrews said in 2023. “This is one, Taylor, I know we’re not the best of friends, we’re not even friends, but I consider you one. Take us up on this, go on a date with this guy.”
While we’re unsure if Swift even watched their show, she was clearly willing to date Kelce. After this power couple went public their romance, the “Shake It Off” singer started attending Chiefs games.
Swift’s fans have grown to love the NFL due to her affiliation with Kelce and Chiefs.
With that said, Andrews gave Swift credit for helping the NFL increase its TV ratings for women.
“Our ratings are up for women, which is huge for us. What’s really cool is women aren’t as afraid. Listen, ‘America’s Game of the Week,’ which is the game I do on Sundays, the demographic is split down the middle. It’s like the highest-rated show for women out there, which is amazing for us,” Andrews said at The Cannes Lions 2025 Festival of Creativity, via Awful Announcing.
“But I think the casual fan doesn’t feel as afraid to watch professional sports right now, watch the NFL because, well, our girl Taylor helped out with that. It’s cool. Which, we’re excited. We want casual fans, we want fans that know a lot. Listen to the podcast, watch our broadcasts, we’ll help teach you the game
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 28: Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews broadcasts from the sidelines prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
It’s no secret the NFL appreciates Swift’s support. In 2024, league commissioner Roger Goodell gave the Grammy Award winner a shoutout.
“Having the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ is also a positive,” Goodell said. “Both Travis and Taylor are wonderful young people, and they seem very happy. She knows great entertainment, and I think that’s why she loves NFL football.”
NFL fans should expect to see Swift at several Chiefs games this upcoming season.
As for Andrews, she’ll continue to cover “America’s Game of the Week” for FOX.
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Erin Andrews Claims Taylor Swift Is Responsible For NFL Achievement first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.