Taylor Swift dragged into Travis Kelce drama as Chiefs fans blast him for fading performance and risking Patrick Mahomes' trustTravis Kelce faces scrutiny regarding his performance (Getty Images) Travis Kelce may have Taylor Swift cheering him on from the sidelines, but fans and analysts aren’t convinced that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end still has the magic he once did. After what many call the worst season of his career, Kelce’s return to the NFL is being met with both celebration and skepticism—and his relationship with Swift is only adding more heat to the conversation.

Chiefs fans blast Travis Kelce for fading performance and risking Patrick Mahomes’ trust

Travis Kelce’s NFL future is under fire as fans question his declining performance and blame Taylor Swift’s influence, raising doubts about his reliability for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.“It wasn’t that hard of a decision,” Kelce said of his choice to return, brushing off retirement rumors. But on The Rich Eisen Show, Eisen didn’t hold back: “His numbers last year… the fewest receiving yards in a season for him since 2015… 823 yards.” Eisen even corrected himself, pointing out that in any season Kelce has started 16 games, those were the lowest stats of his career.Kelce also recorded just three touchdowns in 2024—another personal low. In the Super Bowl, where fans anticipated another round of Mahomes-to-Kelce brilliance, “there was zero magic on that night,” Eisen noted.

Is Patrick Mahomes losing faith in his most trusted weapon?

As Kelce approaches his 36th birthday, many are questioning whether Patrick Mahomes can continue to rely on him. “At some point, Mahomes will no longer have Kelce. And is this the beginning of the Chiefs potentially hanging on to the past?” Eisen asked, warning that the team’s dynasty could be slipping if Kelce can’t perform at his old level.

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While Kelce is still seen as a guaranteed first-ballot Hall of Famer, his current play is raising eyebrows—and fans are growing frustrated. Some argue that Swift’s presence, while supportive, may also be a distraction as Kelce juggles life in the spotlight with his on-field responsibilities.There’s no doubt Swift played a role in Kelce’s return. Headlines like “Taylor Swift made his comeback possible” have gone viral. But critics aren’t so sure it’s a good thing. With media and fan attention split between his romance and his stats, some believe Kelce’s priorities are misaligned.Also Read: No Taylor Swift, no problem—Travis Kelce takes over Nashville party stage and goes viral at Tight End U bashWhether Kelce can quiet the doubters this season remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the pressure is higher than ever. And if he doesn’t deliver, it won’t just be his performance under fire—it might be the entire Chiefs dynasty on the line.