{
  "id": 9036036,
  "title": "Taylor Swift gets credit for Travis Kelce resurgence from Chiefs’ Andy Reid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/taylor-swift-gets-credit-for-travis-kelce-resurgence-from-chiefs-andy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:46:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/taylor-swift-gets-credit-travis-234603437.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL may be witnessing the final chapter for several aging players as they near retirement. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who recently married pop superstar Taylor Swift, appears to be a different player on the field during the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Both fans and coaches have taken notice. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has given Taylor Swift significant credit for her role in her husband's resurgence. Reid explained that Swift's rigorous schedule and dedication to her performances likely keep Kelce in shape and on his best behavior. Swift herself acknowledged Kelce's achievement after his impressive 101-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Indianapolis Colts, exclaiming \"that's my husband!\" as she watched the game. With a Hall-of-Fame career ahead of him, including three Super Bowl rings and multiple All-Pro selections, Kelce and Swift's partnership continues to capture the attention of both the NFL and entertainment communities.",
  "summary": "Travis Kelce looks rejuvenated through two weeks of the NFL season, and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid believes Taylor Swift deserves some credit for the veteran tight end's impressive resurgence.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Taylor Swift Shows Off Wedding Ring as Travis Kelce Scores First Touchdown of the Season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/taylor-swift-shows-off-wedding-ring-as-travis-kelce-scores-first",
        "published": "2026-09-21T16:34:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Andy Reid Credits Taylor Swift for Travis Kelce's 2026 Improvement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/andy-reid-credits-taylor-swift-for-travis-kelces-2026-improvement",
        "published": "2026-09-21T19:19:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Travis Kelce Likely Owes Wife Taylor Swift for His Hot Start to the Season, Andy Reid Says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/travis-kelce-likely-owes-wife-taylor-swift-for-his-hot-start-to-the",
        "published": "2026-09-21T21:12:54.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}