Taylor Swift is the motivation behind Travis Kelce’s resurgence: ‘Kicks him in the butt’

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, September 21). Taylor Swift is the motivation behind Travis Kelce’s resurgence: ‘Kicks him in the butt’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/taylor-swift-is-the-motivation-behind-travis-kelces-resurgence/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-21 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs head coach, credited Taylor Swift as an inspiration for Travis Kelce’s improved performance this NFL season. Reid noted that Swift motivates Kelce to stay in shape, comparing her rigorous training schedule for her concert tours to Kelce’s dedication during his offseason. The article highlights how Kelce’s physical condition has significantly improved since his wedding to Swift in July, with the tight end contributing nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ recent game against the Colts.
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Travis Kelce, a 36-year-old NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, had an impressive performance in the team's recent game against the Indianapolis Colts, catching nine passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Andy Reid, the Chiefs' head coach, attributed Kelce’s strong start to his rigorous training regimen during the offseason despite marrying pop star Taylor Swift in July 2024. Reid noted that Swift's own demanding schedule likely motivates Kelce to maintain peak physical condition. The coach highlighted Kelce's dedication and pride in competing at a high level, dismissing concerns about him being out of shape due to his wedding and honeymoon period.

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📰 Taylor Swift Motivates Kelce
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Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 2 of 18 📰 publisher trust 70
“Both articles describe Andy Reid discussing Travis Kelce's performance and how Taylor Swift motivates him, referencing the same game against the Colts on Sunday.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 17 📰 publisher trust 67
“The articles describe different aspects related to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but do not refer to the same specific incident.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 15 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A describes Taylor Swift attending a Chiefs-Colts game to support her husband Travis Kelce, while Article B discusses remarks from Andy Reid about Kelce's motivation and physical condition during the same game. Although related, they do not describe the exact same specific occurrence.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 1 of 14 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A discusses Kelce's motivation to stay fit with Taylor Swift and his performance improvement, while Article B focuses on his reaction to a viral moment during a game where Swift pointed at her ring.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 2 of 18 📰 publisher trust 70
“The articles discuss related topics but describe different events - one about motivation and fitness, the other about Kelce's touchdown celebration.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 13 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A reports on Taylor Swift's appearance at a Chiefs vs. Colts game, while Article B discusses Travis Kelce's motivation and performance in the same game from a coaching perspective.”
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Jenna Lemoncelli
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Topics

Chiefs Colts KSHB 41 News Kansas City’s NFL

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Kelce PERSON · 7× Chiefs ORG · 5× Reid PERSON · 5× Swift PERSON · 5× Andy Reid PERSON · 1× Colts ORG · 1× Kansas City’s ORG · 1× NFL ORG · 1× Taylor Swift PERSON · 1× Travis Kelce’s PERSON · 1×

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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid explained that Travis Kelce’s strong start to his 14th NFL season is a product of his dedication to training during his busy offseason, as well as motivation from his new wife, Taylor Swift.
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🔮 “Everybody questioned with the wedding and all of that — ‘would he be out of shape and honeymooning the whole time [in the offseason]?’ and all of that,” Reid said on Monday, per KSHB 41 News.

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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid explained that Travis Kelce’s strong start to his 14th NFL season is a product of his dedication to training during his busy offseason, as well as motivation from his new wife, Taylor Swift. asserted
start → explain → wife
Reid told reporters that the singer “kicks him in the butt” when it comes to staying in shape after Kelce looked like a younger version of himself during Kansas City’s 33-30 overtime win against the Colts on Sunday. asserted
Kelce → tell → Sunday
“Everybody questioned with the wedding and all of that — ‘would he be out of shape and honeymooning the whole time [in the offseason]?’ and all of that,” Reid said on Monday, per KSHB 41 News. asserted
Reid → question → News
“But he really works his rear end off and I think Taylor, you’re putting on four-hour shows, you’ve got to work hard too. asserted
you → work → shows
So I’m sure she kicks him in the butt a little there too.” asserted
she → ’m → butt
Reid added that Kelce “takes a lot of pride” in “competing and doing [his] part.” asserted
Kelce → add → part
The three-time Super Bowl champion coach attended Kelce and Swift’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden. asserted
coach → attend → Garden
Reid was referencing Swift’s four-hour shows she performed on The Era Tour, which spanned from March 2023 to December 2024. asserted
which → reference → December
Swift was open about her rigorous months-long training program to get in top physcial shape to sing 40-plus songs on stage at her sold out shows. asserted
Swift → get → shows
Her training regimen included running on the treadmill every day while singing the entire Eras setlist aloud— ”Fast for fast songs, and a jog or a fast walk for slow songs,” according to TIME magazine. uncertain
regimen → include → magazine
Reid previously complimented a “svelte” Kelce and explained that he looked half his age during training camp in July. asserted
he → compliment → July
Kelce, 36, whose production has declined in the latter half of his career, showed flashes of his prime as the Chiefs are off to a 2-0 start to the season. asserted
Chiefs → decline → season
The 11-time Pro Bowler racked up nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ overtime thriller on Sunday. asserted
Bowler → rack → Sunday
He has 12 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown on the season. asserted
He → have → season
Swift flashed her left ring finger and yelled “That’s my husband!” while celebrating Kelce’s 13-yard touchdown in the first quarter. asserted
That → flash → quarter
The 14-time Grammy winner took in the action from Kelce’s suite at Arrowhead Stadium with her parents Scott and Andrea Swift, and her in-laws Donna and Ed Kelce. asserted
winner → take → parents
Swift also rocked a Chiefs tank by Erin Andrews’ sportswear brand, WEAR, which sold out immediately. asserted
which → rock → brand
The Chiefs visit the Dolphins (0-2) next Sunday. asserted
Chiefs → visit → Dolphins
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