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Could Taylor Swift's absence be the Panthers' secret weapon against the Chiefs this Sunday?

The Kansas ͏City ͏Chiefs, and their star ti͏ght end Travis Kelce, ar͏e͏ he͏ading to C͏har͏lotte͏ ͏for a highly anticipated We͏ek 12 clash͏ ͏agains͏t ͏the C͏arol͏ina Panthers. While fans are eager͏ t͏o see if the defend͏ing SB ch͏ampions can maintain their dominant season, ͏a different question has taken the spotlight! Will͏ Taylor Swift, make an appearance at Ban͏k of ͏America Stadi͏um? Her presence at gam͏es has been a major t͏alking ͏poi͏nt, ad͏ding͏ a͏ la͏yer͏ of pop c͏ulture ͏buzz to the N͏FL.

Taylor Swift, often spotted cheering from Arrowhead Stadium, has been a “lucky charm” for the Chiefs. They boast a 14-3 record with her in the stands, including a stunning nine-game winning streak since late 2023.

However, Swift hasn’t attended a road game this season, and her packed schedule with the record-breaking Eras Tour makes it unlikely she’ll make her first road trip to Charlotte. The singer is wrapping up three consecutive Toronto shows on November 23, just a day before kickoff. Though theoretically possible with a quick flight, it seems like a long shot.

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Despite this, Panthers fans might find some relief in her absence. The Chiefs lost their last game against Buffalo when Swift wasn’t there, fueling playful speculation about her impact on the team. With Kansas City currently favored by 10.5 points, Carolina supporters are hoping this “crack in the armor” could give their underdog team an edge.

Adding to the drama, Charlotte has become a focal point of discussion, thanks to a public call-out involving Swift. While the details remain under wraps, the situation has only heightened curiosity about whether the pop icon might make a surprise appearance.

For now, it seems fans will have to wait and see how this “End Game” plays out. Will Swift’s presence—or absence—play a role in the Panthers’ upset hopes? Only Sunday will tell.

Taylor Swift called out by Charlotte bar ahead of Travis Kelce’s Chiefs game

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Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ clash with the Carolina Panthers on November 24, Taylor Swift found herself the subject of a playful jab from a Charlotte bar. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, a local hotspot known for its cheeky humor, took a swing at the pop icon—and her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s NFL team—through a bold sign. It read, “Taylor Swift, don’t shake this game off. KC might lose,” blending Panthers pride with a nod to Swift’s hit song Shake It Off.

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The timing of the call-out wasn’t random as the Chiefs had just suffered their first loss of the season to the Buffalo Bills on November 17, a game notably absent of Swift’s enthusiastic presence. The message from the bar seems to play into the swirling fan theories about Swift being Kansas City’s lucky charm, adding local flair to the pregame buzz.

This isn’t the first time Dilworth Neighborhood Grille has stirred the pot. Earlier this year, they made headlines by poking fun at Panthers owner David Tepper ahead of the NFL Draft. Their playful tone has turned the restaurant into a fan-favorite spot for sports banter.

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As for Swift, the call-out coincides with a whirlwind schedule of sold-out Eras Tour performances, with her final Toronto show just a day before kickoff. Fans in Charlotte may not know if she’ll attend the game, but one thing is clear—the Queen City is ready to welcome her, even if it’s with a little hometown rivalry.

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