From Taylor Swift to Super Bowl tickets, the Chiefs keep finding ways to stay in the middle of the conversation.
Tyquan Thornton was the latest player to add to the buzz. The Chiefs wide receiver admitted that Swift is the one celebrity who still leaves him starstruck.
When Ivani Bing asked which celebrity he’d been most excited to see at a Chiefs game, Thornton didn’t hesitate. He also said he’s a Swiftie and pointed to “I Knew You Were Trouble” as one of his favorite songs.
Thornton also gave a peek inside the locker room atmosphere. He said Chris Jones controls the music, with NBA YoungBoy helping set the tone before games.
As for his own pregame routine, Thornton said his mornings begin with a good breakfast and then some recovery time in the hot tub. Asked for one word to describe the Chiefs’ season, he went with “Mindset.”
Another Chiefs-related moment delivered a huge surprise for Lee’s Summit firefighter Adam Greeno. Greeno, who was named Firefighter of the Year, was in the upper deck at a recent Chiefs game before being brought down to the field. That’s when he found out he had been gifted tickets to the Super Bowl.
Travis Kelce also had people talking with his latest footwear choice. The Chiefs tight end wore red-and-yellow patent leather Air Jordan 1s during Monday Night Football, putting a Chiefs spin on his usual game-day fashion. Kelce has long been known for his style, and the sneakers were another bold addition to that look.
Swift’s suite had its own headline-making crowd as well. Tom Cruise and comedian Jerrod Carmichael were spotted with her at the game, and that immediately set off online speculation about whether the appearance could connect to a future Swift acting project. With Swift known for dropping Easter eggs for fans, the celebrity-packed suite only fueled the chatter.
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