Taylor Swift’s bold ‘Wood’ lyrics spark debate as Jason Kelce jokes about Travis Kelce’s sudden performance surge

When Taylor Swift dropped The Life of a Showgirl, one song in particular sent the internet spiraling — “Wood.” The track, filled with daring metaphors and a now-viral reference to Travis Kelce’s “redwood tree,” had fans wondering if Swift’s muse was enjoying a performance boost both on and off the field.

Now, thanks to Jason Kelce’s latest deep dive on the New Heights podcast, that question has become NFL comedy gold.

Jason Kelce’s hilarious breakdown of Travis’s “Wood stats”

During the October 15 episode, Jason Kelce came armed with what he jokingly called “the Wood stats,” comparing his younger brother’s on-field numbers before and after Swift released her steamy song on October 3. “Travis Kelce before the release of ‘Wood’: four games, 15 catches, 188 yards and a touchdown,” Jason read, before continuing, “Travis Kelce after the release of ‘Wood’: two games, 139 yards and one touchdown.

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The Kansas City Chiefs star couldn’t help but laugh as Jason playfully presented the data. Travis admitted the whole thing was “hilarious,” while Jason conceded, “I don’t know if that’s significant, but it is funny.” Even Kylie Kelce, Jason’s wife, reportedly loves the song — calling “Wood” one of her favorites on Swift’s latest album.

Travis Kelce laughs off the lyrics but admits he was ‘terrified’ for his dad to hear the song

The playful exchange follows Travis’s earlier confession that he was “terrified” for their father, Ed Kelce, to listen to “Wood.”

Jason hasn’t let up since, teasing his brother with questions like, “Do you feel cocky about the song ‘Wood’?”, emphasizing that this was “a very specific you.”

Swift recently returned to the stands to cheer on her beau during the Chiefs’ 30–17 win over the Detroit Lions on October 12, joined by WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark. With Travis heating up on the field and his girlfriend dominating the charts, the Kelce–Swift saga continues to blur the line between pop culture and the NFL spotlight, proving that love, laughter, and maybe a little lyrical magic might just be Kansas City’s secret weapon.Also Read: Taylor Swift’s emotional tribute to late friend Jeff Lang moves his mother to tears as Travis Kelce supports the singer’s emotional journey