Kelce Ties Chiefs Record Amid Anthem Backlash

The Chiefs routed the Washington Commanders 28–7 as Travis Kelce caught six passes for 99 yards and scored his 83rd regular‑season touchdown to tie the franchise record; Patrick Mahomes handed Kelce the game ball and praised him as the “true Chiefs’ Chief.” Cameras captured Kelce moving during the national anthem, prompting online backlash that teammates and Kelce defended as part of his game‑day energy. Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in the win; it was his 120th start and underscored his strong road performance as the Chiefs prepare for a pivotal Week 9 trip to Buffalo. Off the field, Taylor Swift’s two‑hour New Heights podcast drew record audiences (about 1.3 million concurrent YouTube viewers and 24 million+ views) as she announced a new album, and reports estimate the release generated as much as roughly $135 million in first‑week revenue and millions of equivalent album units. Sources say Swift and Travis keep a low‑key domestic life in Kansas City despite the surrounding media attention.