Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce relationship could create 'superstorm of fandom' bridging pop star, NFL bases

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans shared mixed opinions on whether the rumored romance is for real, or for show after the duo made their first public appearance.

Musical sensation Taylor Swift and the NFL are two of the biggest cultural phenomena in the United States. When they crashed together this week, it blew up both the internet and one player's jersey sales, and possibly brought in a whole new group of fans to the already popular league.

Swift has been selling out NFL stadiums all year with her wildly successful "Eras Tour," but she was one of the people in the seats for a change when she showed up at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Swift cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs amid speculation she and star tight end Travis Kelce have become a couple; she watched the game in a box alongside Kelce's mother and her excited reactions during the game went viral.

Kelce caught a touchdown pass in front of Swift – she could be seen yelling "Let's f---ing go!" – as the defending Super Bowl champions routed the Chicago Bears, 41-10. The two were later seen leaving together, and the rumor mill has buzzed nonstop since about whether the two are an item. Some NFL fans have also grumbled in comment sections that they've had just about enough of Swift already, but that's another story.

"The merging of Taylor and Travis has the potential to create a superstorm of fandom that crosses music, sports and Gen Z / millennial females who hold spending power into the billions," pop culture expert Amy Palmer told FOX News Digital. "If the Taylor / Travis relationship continues you can be sure to see young women buying tickets to games, purchasing Travis apparel and becoming invested in Travis as a brand, athlete and personality."

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