Pat McAfee uses the perfect Taylor Swift lyric to describe Travis Kelce returning for the 2025 season

Travis Kelce is returning for his 13th season.  And that couldn't be more perfect considering his relationship with Taylor Swift (her favorite number is 13).  However, because of his very public relationship, Kelce has received a lot of attention, both good and bad. And Pat McAfee showed the ultimate support for Kelce while dropping the […]

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Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) react after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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Travis Kelce is returning for his 13th season. 

And that couldn't be more perfect considering his relationship with Taylor Swift (her favorite number is 13). 

However, because of his very public relationship, Kelce has received a lot of attention, both good and bad. And Pat McAfee showed the ultimate support for Kelce while dropping the perfect Swift lyric during his show this week. 

“Now obviously, whenever you’re in the public eye, there are going to be things that are going to come out from people’s mouths that aren’t as positive all the time,” McAfee said. “There’s gonna be reasons for people to find to hate Travis Kelce. There’s gonna be reasons for people to find to hate the Kansas City Chiefs… Sometimes, if you’re just on the top of the mountain, people are going to throw rocks at things that shine. Shoutout to Taylor Swift for that particular quote.”

The line is from “Ours,” on Swift’s album, Speak Now.

“What you can’t deny is the greatness of Travis Kelce. You can’t deny that he is one of one. You can’t deny that he is an anomaly. You can’t deny that the guy loves ball,” McAfee continued. "And in the Andy Reid accountability driven type building, I don't think enough credit is given about this guy being an absolute dawg, day in and day out… He's a guy that loves ball and we love Travis and I'm excited to see him get back on the field."

Kelce confirmed to McAfee earlier this week that he was in fact returning despite some retirement speculation. 

"I reached out to source(s) on the future of @tkelce.. Source(s) say I'M COMING BACK FOR SURE," McAfee wrote on X.

And according to him, Kelce made a promise for what's in store for next season.

"I'm gonna get in the best shape of my life this offseason.. I've got a real bad taste in my mouth with how I played in that last game and I can't go out like that!!!!" 

Year 13 could be his best one yet.