Kelly Stafford Shares True Feelings as Taylor Swift ‘Dominates’ NFL with Travis Kelce

In a recent episode of The Morning After podcast, Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, openly shared her thoughts on witnessing the immense draw of Taylor Swift at the NFL games. Though a long-time fan of Swift, Kelly admitted that at times, she felt overshadowed by the attention that Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce received. This led her to feel “tired” and “jealous” as Swift’s prominence seemed to outshine the efforts of other players, including her husband.

Exhaustion Over the “Taylor Swift Effect”

Kelly Stafford said she never intended to dislike Swift, but she truly felt overwhelmed by the focus on Swift and Kelce’s relationship, especially when it seemed to eclipse all other NFL narratives. “I’ve never once said I didn’t like Taylor Swift — ever,” she told co-host Hank Winchester. “But to be honest, I got a bit tired of the NFL focusing so much on this. Can she do anything about it? No, she can’t.”

Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games not only captivated fans but also led the NFL to leverage her appeal to attract new audiences, especially women and young girls. Kelly understood that this was a “smart business decision for the NFL,” but she felt that the attention on Swift and Kelce was overshadowing the players’ on-field efforts.

Jealousy and a New Perspective

Kelly also openly admitted to feeling somewhat jealous that all the attention was focused on Swift and Kelce rather than on the hardworking players, including her husband, Matthew Stafford. She shared, “I watched my husband and other players work so hard to compete for the league. But all of a sudden, they seemed like side characters.”

However, as a mother of four daughters, Kelly began to see Swift’s impact on football and her family differently. She shared that Swift’s presence and the attention around her genuinely inspired her daughters to appreciate the sport more.

Attending the Eras Tour and Swift’s Influence

Recently, Kelly and her family attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in New Orleans. She posted memorable family moments on Instagram, including their private jet trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans. During the flight, Kelly’s daughters — Sawyer, Chandler, Hunter, and Tyler — made friendship bracelets and shared precious family memories.

Reflecting on the experience, Kelly realized that Swift not only brought joy but also fostered closer bonds within her family. She mentioned that Swift had made her daughters feel prouder of their father for playing a sport that Swift admires.

From Exhaustion to Gratitude

Now, Kelly no longer feels exhausted but instead feels grateful for Swift’s impact. She acknowledged that Swift’s presence brought a fresh vibe to the NFL, drawing in more women and young girls, fostering a connection between the younger generation and the sport. “I’m really thankful for her because there are so many more women watching, and little girls are watching with their dads, which I think helps my girls love football more, knowing that Taylor Swift is part of it,” she said.

With this new perspective, Kelly feels proud to see her daughters admire and love their father, who is playing for a league cherished by one of the world’s biggest pop stars.