Pat and Travis Are an Unstoppable Duo, Even on the Dating Field

Why Patrick Mahomes Takes Credit for Travis’ Relationship

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes/JC Olivera/Getty Images/AFP

Patrick Mahomes = Ultimate Wingman

I was the one who invited Travis to the first Taylor concert. – Patrick Mahomes

Both Swifties and Chiefs fans owe a great debt to the amazing talents of Patrick Mahomes.

Out of all the details revealed since that fateful September day when Taylor Swift made NFL news by showing up to a Chiefs game, one thing has remained a bit enigmatic, and that is: Who was Travis’ wingman?

We knew Travis Kelce showed up to the Eras Tour in Kansas City in July of last year with a friendship bracelet and a dream, but we didn’t know who ultimately coordinated their meeting. Sure, there’s been celebrity rumors about it, but whoever it actually was would surely get inducted into some sort of Matchmaker’s Hall of Fame, right?Well, it appears that Patrick Mahomes is making a case to receive at least some recognition for being involved in the union of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. During an interview on the Pat McAfee Show, the Kansas City Chiefs QB shared information about the Eras Tour concert they attended together in July. According to Mahomes, Travis was with him in his suite during the show.

“I like to take some of the credit,” said Mahomes. “I was the one who invited Travis to the first Taylor concert when the friendship bracelet [idea came up]. He was sitting in my suite, so I feel like I was the matchmaker.”

Mahomes also apparently encouraged Travis to shoot his shot with Taylor Swift. “I had some input in there as well. I was like, ‘Dude, you should go for it. Just go for it.’” Mahomes recalled on the podcast. “And you know Travis, man. He does it. He’s a great dude. I’m glad that it’s all worked out for the best.”

Honestly, everyone deserves to have a friend like Mahomes. He really believed in his homie and helped him manifest the relationship. He’s a ride or ride for that.
What About Erin Andrews?

But it seems like everyone is vying for some credit in the creation of this relationship. Sports commentator Erin Andrews isn’t letting Mahomes get the full credit. On Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Andrew reminded everyone of how she encouraged Taylor Swift to give Travis a chance on her podcast back in August.

This isn’t the first time Andrews has brought this up. She was also a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers last October, where she talked about her efforts to bring the two together and how Taylor Swift paid her back by wearing Andrews’s line of women’s sports apparel to one of the games.

Ultimately, I think it’s safe to say it takes a village to get two soulmates together, and Patrick Mahomes played a key role in giving Travis the boost of bravery he needed to pursue his crush on our beloved tall blonde.Patrick truly is the ultimate wingman! So, thank you, Patrick, on behalf of the Swifties.