In preparation for the upcoming Christmas Day games for Nickelodeon’s NFL on Nickmas, a new cartoon graphic has subtly acknowledged Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. The graphic, promoting the Chiefs-Raiders game, features various players in cartoon form, including Patrick Mahomes, Maxx Crosby, and Kelce. Kelce is depicted wearing his No. 87 jersey, sitting cross-legged on the floor next to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, stringing together beads for friendship bracelets. Fans quickly spotted the Easter egg related to Kelce’s romance with Taylor Swift, known for exchanging friendship bracelets with fans at one of her concerts attended by Kelce.
Back in July, Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour concert and had planned to give her his phone number on one of the friendship bracelets he made for her. Although he couldn’t hand her the bracelet at the show, Kelce later spoke about Swift on his podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Swift acknowledged their relationship in a recent issue of Time, where she explained it started when Kelce spoke about her on his podcast, and they began hanging out. The couple made their first public appearance in September, attending a Chiefs game together. Swift has since become a regular presence at Chiefs games, attracting attention from NFL broadcasts.
The cartoon graphic released by the NFL and Nickelodeon adds a playful touch to the acknowledgment of Kelce’s relationship with Swift, with fans appreciating the subtle reference to their connection in the promotion for the upcoming game.
