TRAVIS Kelce has sent a clear message about the Kansas City Chiefs’ chaotic Christmas schedule.
The Chiefs play the Houston Texans on Saturday before travelling to suit up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a special Netflix Christmas Day game next Wednesday.
Kelce dished on his upcoming Christmas plans in a new episode of his New Heights podcast, which is co-hosted by older brother Jason.
He revealed that while he’s excited to be hitting the football field for the holidays, his body is not looking forward to the short rest.
Travis said: “I’ll play whenever, wherever. I just know I’m just so fortunate to play this game.
“I’m gonna cherish every time I get to play on the field. I’m not gonna harp on that schedule that was given to us.”
The 35-year-old said he sees the short turnaround as another obstacle in the team’s quest for the number one seed in the AFC.
While he did get to spend Thanksgiving with girlfriend Taylor Swift and her family, it’s unclear if Christmas will follow the same game plan.
He added: “I accept that challenge. I think it’s gonna make it feel that much better if we get out of this three-game stretch with three wins.
“And make us feel a little bit more confident that we can get after it against some of the best teams in the AFC week, to week, to week.”
The Steelers are first in the AFC North, while the Texans are first in the AFC South.
The big question is whether Swift will be present at the Acrisure Stadium for the Christmas Day game in six days time.
Swift cheered her boyfriend on during a Christmas Day game at Arrowhead Stadium last year, but since this year’s matchup is an away game, it’s unclear whether she’ll head to Pittsburgh.
The pop star hasn’t made an appearance at an away game this season.
A source previously told Page Six: “She’s not going anywhere unless she knows the venue intimately and it has been thoroughly scouted and secured in advance.”
However, another source recently told US Weekly that Swift plans on hosting Christmas with her and Kelce’s families.
With the Chiefs player needed in Pennsylvania on the 25th, it seems like their holiday plans might need to be at least slightly amended.
As for Swift, some fans are wondering if she’s going to make a cameo on New Heights after the holidays.
Jason teased a guest host for their upcoming podcast episode in the New Year on January 2.
The former Philadelphia Eagles star said it was a person fans “have been demanding” and that they’d “finally got” the guest to take part.
Travis kept a poker face for most of the announcement, but exclaimed, “oh yeah!” and eventually broke out into a smile as Jason said “you’re going to want to see” who the mystery guest will be.
Timeline of Travis Kelce’s lavish gifts to Taylor Swift
April 2024: Travis sends $27k worth of gifts including 11 flower deliveries in one day to mark release of 11th album.
February 2024: Travis splashes $16k on Valentine’s gifts including an eternity rose sculpture, Hermes scarf and Dior beret. Earlier in month, sends more roses and stunning Bulgari earrings to commemorate her historic Grammys win.
January 2024: Taylor shows her thoughtful side by ordering bespoke Louis Vuitton bags and jackets to celebrate Travis and Kansas City Chiefs pal Patrick Mahomes for breaking a post-season touchdown combination record.
December 2023: Travis brings some festive cheer by splashing out on some $5k Louboutin shoes, matching bag and a $23k Cartier watch. He also books luxury suites at hotels for when Taylor’s Eras tour hits Europe.
