“Call off the marriage”: Frustrated Chiefs fans urge Travis Kelce to dump Taylor Swift amid growing blame for Kansas City collapse

Kansas City’s latest loss has sparked a loud, bizarre debate, one that has less to do with football and more to do with pop culture. After Travis Kelce’s disappointing performance against the Houston Texans, some frustrated fans began pointing fingers at someone who wasn’t on the field: Taylor Swift. The singer, who attended the game with Selena Gomez, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Lena Dunham, became a trending target on social media as the Chiefs suffered a 20–10 defeat and slipped further from playoff contention. But while online chatter fixates on a supposed “curse,” the real story isn’t about music, celebrity romance, or sideline cameras. It’s about a team in danger of losing its identity after nearly a decade of domination.

Blaming Taylor Swift distracts from the Chiefs’ real on-field problems

Kelce’s mishandled pass that turned into an interception was undeniably costly, but pinning it on Swift ignores a much bigger crisis unfolding in Kansas City. The Chiefs now have a 15% chance of making the playoffs and must rely on both winning out and other teams stumbling just to survive the season. That’s not the result of a pop star in the stands, it’s the sign of a franchise struggling to evolve while younger AFC teams rise fast.

Kansas City’s offensive chemistry has wavered all year. Miscommunication has plagued the play-calling, wide receiver execution has been inconsistent, and defenses have adapted to suffocating Patrick Mahomes’ rhythm. Even Kelce, despite racking up 719 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season, hasn’t been immune to uncharacteristic errors.Still, some online fans chose humor and in some cases, hostility.

One post declared, “It’s looking like the Taylor Swift curse is real KC,” while another asked in a poll whether the team stinks because “the dynasty is over” or “because of Taylor Swift.” Yet many others sympathized with her, joking she might reconsider dating Kelce because of the sloppy football on display.

But not everyone blamed Swift. Some fans poked fun at the situation, joking that she might regret her field-level view of a collapsing dynasty.

One fan quipped, “Chiefs season so bad, Taylor Swift about to call off the marriage with Kelce.”As rumors swirl about Kelce potentially retiring when his contract expires, the emotional reaction makes sense: Chiefs fans are panicking. But if Kansas City wants to save its season, the solution won’t come from Swift leaving the stadium. It will come from the Chiefs remembering how to play like champions again.Also Read: Justin Baldoni drags Travis Kelce's beau Taylor Swift once again into Blake Lively court fight with bold accusation