The NFL playoffs this season have sparked some wild theories, with fans speculating that the league is “rigging” the games to favor the Kansas City Chiefs

mainly to ensure pop star Taylor Swift’s continued attendance at Super Bowl events and boost ratings. 

The conspiracy was lightheartedly addressed by brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, 

who joked about the ongoing rumors during Travis’ appearance on his brother’s show, *They Call It Late Night*. 

Travis Kelce, star tight end for the Chiefs, appeared on the show via video call, where he responded to the growing chatter about the supposed bias in the league. 

Travis was quick to poke fun at the idea, saying he would have “100 percent” attended the Super Bowl if his team had lost their AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills. 

“Dammit. Josh, why’d you have to ruin this?” Travis jokingly quipped, pointing the finger at Bills quarterback Josh Allen, blaming his poor performance for preventing Travis’ hypothetical absence.

While Travis was playful in his comments, he also defended Allen, acknowledging that the Bills quarterback had “played his tail off,” despite the Chiefs’ win. Jason, the elder brother and current Philadelphia Eagles player, then took a jab at the conspiracy theories that have been circulating since the Chiefs’ controversial victory over Buffalo. “Who do I blame? The officials?” Jason humorously asked, to which Travis coyly responded, “I thought it was fair.” Jason, with his typical wit, replied, “You did? Sure. Yeah, you and nobody else,” making light of the growing suspicion surrounding the NFL’s officiating.

The controversy surrounding the Chiefs’ win against the Bills has sparked debates among fans and analysts alike. After a disputed call during the game, figures like comedian Bill Burr and sports commentator Skip Bayless began questioning the fairness of the game. Bayless went so far as to suggest that the league had been fixing games to ensure that the Chiefs and their star player, Patrick Mahomes, would make it to the Super Bowl.

But it’s not just Mahomes that people are talking about. Swift’s involvement with Travis Kelce has become a significant talking point, with many fans speculating that her presence at the game could influence the league’s decisions. Swift, who started dating Kelce in the summer of 2023, has been a regular fixture at Chiefs games, and her appearances have sparked interest and attention from a massive fanbase of “Swifties.” As Bayless put it, “The NFL needs the Swifties,” with the implication being that Swift’s presence would drive millions of viewers to tune in, especially to see what she’s wearing in the Super Bowl’s luxury box.

Bayless further commented on the alleged conspiracy, suggesting that the league’s officials were actively trying to “prop up” Mahomes and his team, even going as far as awarding the Chiefs “phantom penalties” to ensure they advanced. “This is the Taylor Swift effect. She is a one-woman ratings juggernaut. ‘Protect her! Prop her up! Award her boyfriend’s team with phantom penalties. Get them to New Orleans!’” he joked.

While these comments are all in good fun, they highlight a larger trend in the NFL playoffs where fan theories about officiating, bias, and external influences seem to gain momentum during high-stakes games. The Kelce brothers, known for their humor and camaraderie, clearly took these rumors in stride, using their platform to have a bit of fun with the situation.

With the Chiefs set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl, the playful banter between the Kelce brothers is sure to continue. As both of their teams gear up for one of the most anticipated matchups in recent memory, the conspiracy theories about the NFL and Taylor Swift’s involvement in the league’s success will likely remain a topic of conversation, much to the amusement of Travis and Jason.

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