{"id":40051,"date":"2025-10-03T18:25:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=40051"},"modified":"2025-10-03T18:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:25:36","slug":"jason-kelce-highlights-taylor-swifts-second-favorite-xavier-worthy-gets-the-shout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=40051","title":{"rendered":"Jason Kelce Highlights \u201cTaylor Swift\u2019s Second Favorite\u201d: Xavier Worthy Gets the Shout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jason Kelce Highlights \u201cTaylor Swift\u2019s Second Favorite\u201d: Xavier Worthy Gets the Shout<\/p>\n

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In a recent episode of New Heights, the podcast co-hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, Jason made a playful comment that lit up NFL and pop culture Twitter alike: Travis\u2019 teammate Xavier Worthy was \u201cTaylor Swift\u2019s second\u2011favorite player.\u201d The quip came in the context of Worthy making a big return to the field for the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n

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Who Is Xavier Worthy & What Happened<\/p>\n

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Rookie Receiver: Worthy, a first\u2011round pick from the University of Texas (2024), has been turning heads with his speed and big\u2011play ability.<\/p>\n

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Injury Hiatus: He sustained a shoulder injury (a dislocated shoulder with a torn labrum) in Week 1 in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, in a collision involving Travis Kelce. This injury sidelined him for several games.<\/p>\n

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Return & Impact: When Worthy returned in Week 4, he put up solid numbers in Kansas City\u2019s win over the Baltimore Ravens: 5 catches, 83 yards receiving, plus 38 yards rushing. His presence brought a noticeable spark to the offense. Jason credited his speed, field stretching ability, and how his return opened up other parts of the Chiefs\u2019 offensive scheme.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cSecond Favorite\u201d Joke<\/p>\n

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What Jason Said: On the podcast, Jason Kelce teased, \u201cIt was a big day to have Taylor\u2019s second\u2011favorite player back, Xavier Worthy.\u201d The wording implies that Taylor Swift has at least one player she favors more, presumably Travis Kelce himself, given the relationship context.<\/p>\n

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Why It Resonated: A few reasons:<\/p>\n

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Pop culture intersection: Taylor Swift\u2019s fandom is massive and vocal, especially when her name intersects with sports. Any reference to what she likes (players, teams, etc.) tends to spark attention.<\/p>\n

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Sibling \/ team\/family banter: Jason and Travis often joke in ways that include Taylor, given how public their relationship is and how much she is part of Chiefs culture now. This plays into that friendly, public teasing.<\/p>\n

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Worthy\u2019s rising role: With his return and performance, Worthy\u2019s impact is actual \u2014 so it\u2019s not just empty praise. The joke works because there\u2019s substance behind it. Worthy\u2019s abilities on vertical routes, his speed, the way he\u2019s used in diverse plays once he\u2019s back make defenses adjust, which in turn helps more than just his own stats.<\/p>\n

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The Implications & What Fans Are Saying<\/p>\n

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Beyond the Joke: For Worthy, this kind of recognition (even in jest) helps signal to fans and media that he\u2019s becoming more than just \u201cthe speedy rookie.\u201d He\u2019s being seen as a factor, someone whose availability matters to how the offense is evaluated.<\/p>\n

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Taylor\u2019s Role (As Perception): Even though this is lighthearted, it reinforces the idea that Taylor Swift has influence (or at least that people think she has influence) in sports culture. Whether she\u2019s actually \u201csecond favorite\u201d or not is beside the point; the perception amplifies the story.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Next: If Worthy continues producing \u2014 making plays, staying healthy \u2014 those jokes may turn into serious discussion about whether he\u2019s closing in on being \u201cTaylor\u2019s favorite\u201d (in jest, of course). Plus, from a team standpoint, if Worthy helps stretch the field and forces defenses to respect deep speed, the Chiefs offense becomes harder to defend. That could translate into wins, which always ratchets up interest.<\/p>\n

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How This Fits the Bigger Picture<\/p>\n

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This incident is part of a broader narrative:<\/p>\n

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The merging of celebrity culture and sports, where relationships, fanbases, and personal branding matter as much as on-field performance (or at least in how stories are told).<\/p>\n

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The increasing recognition of young players making immediate impacts, especially on high\u2011profile teams like the Chiefs. When someone returns from injury and contributes right away, that validates not just their physical recovery but their mental readiness and coaching staff\u2019s confidence.<\/p>\n

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How public figures (Athletes + Pop stars) now operate \u2013 fans expect these crossovers. Taylor Swift being a consistent presence at games, commenting on picks (\u201cWe drafted Xavier Worthy!\u201d she said), etc., only fuels more attention.<\/p>\n

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Closing Thought<\/p>\n

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At its core, this \u201csecond favorite\u201d line is a friendly torch passed \u2014 not away from Travis, but toward Xavier Worthy. It\u2019s both a tribute and a challenge. For Worthy, it\u2019s a nod that people are noticing, believing in him, and expecting more from him. For fans of the Chiefs (and Swift), it\u2019s memorable, fun, and adds another layer in the kinds of stories sports produce today.g<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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