Red Roses and Red Zones: Taylor Swift's NFL Romance Heats Up!

BY SRIKANTO MANDAL OCTOBER 13, 2023 Photo: Instagram/ @taylorswift/ @killatrav

Unexpected Matchup

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From Eras Tour to Arrowhead Stadium

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A-list Premiere

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Sporting Chiefs Colors

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NFL's Pop Culture Moment

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Record-Breaking Views

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Media Speculation

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Arrowhead Connection

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Love on the Field

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