Travis Kelce Marks 13th Chiefs Year Amid Swifties' Number 13 Connection

Travis Kelce's first press conference of the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp on the 13th day sparked excitement among Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, who saw the timing as a deliberate nod to Swift's favorite number, 13. Kelce, entering his 13th NFL season, spoke about the team's preparation and his focus on winning another Super Bowl without mentioning Swift, yet fans connected the date and his career milestone to her iconic number. Swift has famously embraced the number 13 throughout her career, including album release dates, song durations, and Grammy wins. Swifties also noted Kelce’s praise of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a subtle reference to Swift's album "Fearless." While it is unlikely that the Chiefs’ media team is intentionally coordinating these moments for Swift’s fanbase, the overlap has fueled ongoing fan enthusiasm and speculation. Despite the media frenzy, Kelce emphasized his commitment to football and the team culture in his remarks.