Travis Kelce found himself in the spotlight for more than just his performance on the field during the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Buffalo Bills. The star tight end reportedly got into a scuffle with Bills players, and to add to the intrigue, his girlfriend Taylor Swift was notably absent from the stands at Highmark Stadium.
Swift, who has become a familiar presence at Chiefs games this season, was expected to cheer on Kelce during what was arguably Kansas City's toughest matchup of the year against Josh Allen and the Bills. With her *Eras Tour* on a brief pause until Thursday, many assumed the pop superstar would make the relatively short trip to Buffalo, a journey that could have been completed in just 40 minutes by private jet. However, as kickoff approached, Swift was nowhere to be seen.
So far this season, Swift has only attended games at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, where she’s supported Kelce and the Chiefs in victories against teams like the Ravens, Bengals, and Broncos. Her absence from Buffalo raised eyebrows, especially considering she had previously been to Highmark Stadium last January to watch the Chiefs win a thrilling divisional playoff game.
However, reports suggest her past experience in Buffalo might explain her decision to skip the game this time. According to Turner Sports’ Adam Lefkoe, the reception Swift and Kelce’s family received from Bills fans during that January game left a sour impression.
“I’ve heard from people very close that it was not a great experience in Buffalo,” Lefkoe shared on *Up and Adams*. “The Kelsey family and everyone involved were shocked by the negative reception they got. They were expecting good energy but instead encountered the full force of Bills Mafia’s ruthless fandom. It left them questioning whether they’d want to experience that again.”
During that divisional game, Swift was joined by Travis’s brother Jason Kelce, who made headlines for his wild antics in the stands, including going shirtless and chugging beers. Jason’s wife Kylie, along with the Kelce family matriarch and patriarch, Donna and Ed, were also in attendance. Despite the Chiefs' dramatic win, the experience reportedly dampened their enthusiasm for future visits to Buffalo.
Swift, nearing the end of her nearly two-year-long *Eras Tour*, may have decided to avoid the potential hostility from the Bills’ passionate fanbase. As for Kelce, his on-field altercation with Bills players added another layer of drama to an already heated game, ensuring this matchup will be remembered for more than just the scoreboard.