NFL players react to Taylor Swift effect heading into Super Bowl LVIII

Taylor Swift's effect on the NFL has been palpable, and players at the 2024 NFL Honors seemed to be all for the added exposure this season.

Whether you're in the group that loves it or the one that wants to see less of it on game day, Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL this season has been nothing short of captivating. 

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting most of the attention due to her relationship with star Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. 

But players around the league seem to like that Swift is bringing new viewership to the NFL. 

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Taylor Swift (David Eulitt)

"She got a lot of fans. She’s got a following behind her and a lot of people support her," Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. told Fox News’ Larry Fink at the 2024 NFL Honors red carpet. 

Not everyone is a fan of the publicity Swift generates for the NFL.

Players like New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu understand that, but every NFL player knows haters sometimes come with the territory of being famous. 

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"I think a lot of different people have a lot of different opinions. I think it’s good for the league," Mathieu said. "The more eyeballs, the more people you got talking about the game of football and who’s there and who’s not there. I think, at the end of the day, it’s all good for us."

For others, like Atlanta Falcons standout rookie running back Bijan Robinson, being a fan of Swift makes it that much better. 

Taylor Swift rocks a Chiefs sweatshirt at a game. (James Squire/Getty Images)

"I think it’s pretty awesome. Obviously, I’m a Taylor Swift fan," he said, smiling. "Even her being here and being present for