Brett Favre, the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback, is showing his support for the Kansas City Chiefs in the upcoming NFL playoffs. Favre believes that the Chiefs have what it takes to make it all the way to the Super Bowl, and that is a potential threat to the dynasty of Andy Reid, the Chief’s head coach. There has been much talk and speculation about the influence of pop superstar Taylor Swift on the Chiefs’ fate in the playoffs. If the Chiefs fall short of reaching the Super Bowl, many fans and critics may point to Swift as the reason.
The relationship between Swift and Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, has been making headlines all season. Swift has been spotted at numerous games throughout the season, including the recent wild-card matchup against the Miami Dolphins. She even showed up in a custom No. 87 jacket, courtesy of San Francisco 49ers player, Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristin, who made the jacket for Swift and Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, to brave the frigid temperatures.
As one of the top teams in the NFL, the Chiefs dominated the Dolphins, with Kelce catching seven passes on 10 targets for 71 yards. This game proved to be Kelce’s most productive game in the last four weeks. Despite some reservations that Kelce’s relationship with Swift would hinder his performance on the field, he has managed to total 984 yards on 93 catches with five touchdowns in 15 games this season.
However, there has been a slight dip in Kelce’s performance in the last few weeks, with his yards per game decreasing. He has also been seen dropping some passes, which is not typical of him. However, Kelce has been vocal about taking responsibility for his mistakes, whether on or off the field.
Favre believes that the presence of Swift will be a distraction if the Chiefs do not make it to the Super Bowl. He stated in an interview with TMZ Sports, “It’s not for me to say, but if they don’t win it or they don’t make it to the Super Bowl, people are going to say, ‘That’s why.’ So we’ll see.”
The Chiefs’ season has been eventful, to say the least. They were able to secure the AFC West division title, and Favre believes that they are strong contenders for the Super Bowl. “Until [Chiefs head coach] Andy Reid is unseated as the champion, I have to see it to believe it,” Favre explained, “Until someone proves me otherwise, I think they’ll go all the way.”
Favre also mentioned the Baltimore Ravens as potential contenders in the AFC. The Ravens have shown impressive form throughout the season and will be a tough opponent for the Chiefs if they meet in the playoffs. The Ravens have defeated top teams like the 49ers and the Dolphins, and they are well-rested after earning a bye week in the playoffs.
The Buffalo Bills are another team to watch out for in the AFC. If they win their wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they will face the Chiefs in the next round. The Bills have been looking to finally get past Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs.
The Chiefs are aware that their performance on the field is what ultimately matters. However, it is hard to ignore the attention surrounding the presence of Swift at their games. Some fans may already be looking to place blame on someone if the Chiefs fail to reach the Super Bowl, even if that person is in a suite at the stadium.
In the end, it will be a battle on the field that will determine the outcome of the playoffs. The Chiefs and their fans will have to wait and see if they can prove Favre right and make it to the Super Bowl, despite the distracting presence of Swift. As Favre said, “Until someone proves me otherwise, I think they’ll go all the way.”