Kelce’s touchdown came in the third quarter, when he hauled in a 25-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who praised his teammate after the game. “He’s a special player. He’ll be a Hall of Famer one day,” Mahomes said. “He’s someone that works extremely hard every single day to be the best version of himself. He’s a leader on this team and he makes plays when his number is called.”
Chiefs bounce back from two-game losing streak
The win over the Chargers was a much-needed boost for the Chiefs, who had lost their previous two games to the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans. The Chiefs improved to 5-3 and moved into a tie with the Las Vegas Raiders for the top spot in the AFC West. The Chargers, meanwhile, fell to 4-4 and dropped to third place in the division.
The Chiefs’ offense was efficient and explosive, as Mahomes completed 28 of 37 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. He also ran for 31 yards and another score. The Chiefs’ defense also stepped up, as they held the Chargers’ offense to 253 total yards and forced two turnovers. The Chiefs’ defense sacked Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert four times and intercepted him once.
Taylor Swift cheers on Kelce from the stands
Adding to Kelce’s memorable day was the presence of his rumored girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, who was spotted in the stands at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift and Kelce have been linked since August, when they were seen together at a party in Los Angeles. Swift is currently on a break from her world tour, which will resume in November.
Kelce did not confirm or deny his relationship with Swift after the game, but he did acknowledge her support. “She’s a great person and a great friend,” Kelce said. “She’s always been there for me and I appreciate her being here today.” According to some statistics, Kelce’s stats are significantly better when Swift is in attendance. Whether that is a coincidence or not, Kelce seems to enjoy having her by his side.
