Whoopi Goldberg supports Taylor Swift against Travis Kelce critics.

After a strong start to the NFL season with a 3-0 record, some Kansas City Chiefs fans are expressing disappointment in tight end Travis Kelce’s performance during the recent game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday (Sept. 22). Speculations blaming his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, have surfaced, drawing the attention of Whoopi Goldberg who has come to Swift’s defense.

During a recent episode of The View on Tuesday (Sept. 24), Whoopi Goldberg addressed the issue head-on. She reminded fans that Kelce and Swift have been together even during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory last year and urged fans to stop attributing his performance to Swift, emphasizing that the team continues to perform well.

While Kelce’s stats from the game against the Falcons may not have been standout, with four receptions for 30 yards and no touchdowns, the Chiefs still secured a 22-17 victory. Swift was not present at the game, although she had attended the team’s previous home games this season.

The cohosts on The View also chimed in, with Sunny Hostin highlighting that Swift’s absence from the game should dispel any notion of her influencing Kelce’s performance directly. They emphasized that Swift is not a magical entity capable of impacting a football game with her presence.

Whoopi Goldberg shared her analysis, attributing the backlash against Swift to her recent public endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. She suggested that Swift’s political stance might have triggered negative reactions from certain quarters, hinting at tensions over political allegiances.

Despite assertions from the team that Swift’s association has only been beneficial, this is not the first instance where football fans have targeted her. Earlier this year, retired quarterback Brett Favre implied that Swift could be a distraction if the Chiefs failed to win the Super Bowl, a claim that was disproven with the team’s victory. Additionally, the NFL has faced criticism for featuring Swift in their game-day coverage, prompting a defensive response from the league.

The support for Taylor Swift from the hosts of The View underscores the need to separate personal relationships from on-field performance and highlights the undue scrutiny faced by celebrities in the sports world. It is essential to appreciate the talent and dedication of athletes without resorting to unfounded theories or blame games.