Locals in the NFL: Andy Reid fuels Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce rumors with 4-word quip

AROUND THE SHIELD — The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Chicago Bears 41-10 Sunday, but the internet was more focused on the potential love story brewing in the stands at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Sitting in a family suite next to Donna Kelce — the acclaimed mother of Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce — was Taylor Swift, the 12-time Grammy Award winner and multi platinum recording artist with a fanbase that rivals (or exceeds) any NFL team in the country.

But Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, the former BYU offensive lineman and graduate assistant, had perhaps the best quip about the moment captured by photographers and video broadcasters around the world.

"I set them up," the beloved Kansas City coach nicknamed "Big Red" joked, deadpanning with local reporters that he "met her before."

As rumors about a potential relationship between Swift and Kelce swirled, the music legend apparently accepted the Kelce family's invitation to watch a game at Arrowhead Stadium with them. She was later seen leaving the stadium with Travis Kelce, though neither side has confirmed any relationship.

Certainly for Kelce, it would be among his wildest dreams after the 33-year-old tight end who was born in Swift's titular 1989 reportedly tried to slip his phone number to the artist on a friendship bracelet he made for Swift during one of her Eras tour concerts.

"I threw the ball in her court and told her, 'I've seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead. You might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one's a little more lit,'" Kelce told ESPN last week.

Kelce caught a game-high seven passes for 69 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown from Patrick Mahomes that the quarterback admitted made him nervous.

"I heard she was in the house," Mahomes told FOX Sports' Erin Andrews. "I felt a little bit of pressure, and so I knew I had to get it to Trav. Of course, it's on a route where Trav does his own thing. … I think he wanted to get in the end zone just as much as all the Swifties wanted him to.

"She's a pop star, tremendous at everything she does," Mahomes later added with local reporters. "I haven't got to meet her, but I guess if she ends up being with Travis, then I'll probably get to meet her at some point. Seems like a good person, and hopefully I get to meet her one day."

Here are a few local standouts from Week 3 of the 2023 NFL regular season:

• Former Utah kicker and Utah Valley men's soccer standout Matt Gay became the first kicker in NFL history to convert four field goals of 50 yards or longer in a single game, including a 53-yard conversion in overtime that led the Colts to a 22-19 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Gay was "really just in that blackout mode where I wasn't thinking too much," he told ESPN.
• Former Utah running back Zack Moss ran for a career-high 122 yards and caught a 17-yard touchdown pass in the Colts' win.
• Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw for 259 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 39 yards and a score, including the game-winner on an 8-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs to rally the Green Bay Packers to an 18-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.
• Former Weber State standout Rashid Shaheed erupted for a 76-yard punt return touchdown to help the Saints jump out to a 17-0 lead before the Packers' rally.
• Former BYU running back Chris Brooks ran for 66 yards on nine carries in his offensive debut for the Miami Dolphins, whose 70-20 win over the Denver Broncos was 2 points shy of an NFL scoring record set in 1966.
• Former Utah receiver and Timpview High quarterback Britain Covey returned a punt 52 yards to set up a scoring drive as the Philadelphia Eagles improved to 3-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time in three decades with a 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here's a look at how former Utah high school and college football players performed in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Monday Night Football

Philadelphia 25, Tampa Bay 11

Eagles (3-0)

• Sua Opeta, G, Weber State/Stansbury: Reserve lineman also played special teams.
• Britain Covey, WR/RS, Utah/Timpview: Reserve receiver returned three punts for 81 yards with a fair catch, one kick for 30 yards on special teams.

Buccaneers (2-1)

• Deven Thompkins, WR, Utah State: Reserve receiver caught two passes for 6 yards on offense, added one punt for a fair catch on special teams.

Cincinnati 19, Los Angeles 16

Bengals (1-2)

• Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State: Reserve cornerback made one pass breakup on defense.
• Jay Tufele, DT, Bingham (via USC): Inactive for Week 3.

Rams (1-2)

• Puka Nacua, WR, BYU/Orem: Starting receiver caught five passes (team-high seven targets) for 72 yards on offense.
• Jonah Williams, DE, Weber State: Starting defensive end had two tackles and a pass defended on defense.

Sunday Night Football

Pittsburgh 23, Las Vegas 18

Steelers (2-1)

• Jaylen Warren, RB, East (via Snow, Utah State and Oklahoma State): Reserve running back ran for 29 yards on eight carries, caught three passes for 23 yards on offense.
• Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah: Reserve safety made two tackles on special teams.

Raiders (1-2)

• Andre James, C, Herriman (via UCLA): Started at center on offense.

Sunday Afternoon

Kansas City 41, Chicago 10

Chiefs (2-1)

• No locals on the active roster, but coached by former BYU offensive lineman and graduate assistant Andy Reid.

Bears (0-3)

• Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah: Starting cornerback had two tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defended on defense.
• Patrick Scales, LS, Utah State/Weber: Played seven snaps on special teams.
• Braxton Jones, OT, Southern Utah/Murray: Placed on injured reserve this week (neck).
• Noah Sewell, LB, Orem (via Oregon): Reserve linebacker made four tackles on defense.

Arizona 28, Dallas 16

Cardinals (1-2)

• Leki Fotu, DT, Utah/Herriman: Starting nose tackle made one tackle on defense.

Cowboys (2-1)

• No locals on the active roster.

Seattle 37, Carolina 27

Seahawks (2-1)

• Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State: Starting middle linebacker made five tackles on defense.

Panthers (0-3)

• No locals on the active roster.

Buffalo 37, Washington 3

Bills (2-1)

• Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah: Starting tight end caught two passes for 3 yards on offense.
• Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State: Starting cornerback made five tackles and forced a fumble on defense.

Commanders (2-1)

• Cody Barton, LB, Utah/Brighton: Starting middle linebacker had team-high 13 tackles on defense.
• Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State/Jordan: Rotated on the offensive line.

New England 15, NY Jets 10

Patriots (1-2)

• No locals on the active roster.

Jets (1-2)

• Zach Wilson, QB, BYU/Corner Canyon: Starting quarterback completed 18-of-36 passes for 157 yards with three sacks taken, including a sack in the end zone for a Patriots safety with 2:19 remaining.

LA Chargers 28, Minnesota 24

Chargers (1-2)

• Michael Davis, CB, BYU: Starting cornerback totaled eight tackles and a pass defended on defense.
• Alohi Gilman, S, Orem (via Notre Dame): Starting safety had five tackles and forced and recovered a fumble on defense.

Vikings (0-3)

• Jaren Hall, QB, BYU/Maple Mountain: Inactive for Week 3.
• Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU/Granger: Inactive for Week 3.

Miami 70, Denver 20

Dolphins (3-0)

• Chris Brooks, RB, BYU: Reserve running back ran for 66 yards on nine carries, including a 52-yard burst in the fourth quarter, in his season debut on offense.

Broncos (0-3)

• Garett Bolles, OT, Utah/Snow/Westlake: Started at left tackle on offense.

Houston 37, Jacksonville 17

Texans (1-2)

• Dalton Schultz, TE, Bingham (via Stanford): Reserve tight end caught one pass for 9 yards on offense.

Jaguars (1-2)

• Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah: Starting linebacker had five tackles and a pass defended on defense.

Green Bay 18, New Orleans 17

Packers (2-1)

• Jordan Love, QB, Utah State: Starting quarterback completed 22-of-44 passes for 249 yards, a touchdown and an interception with one sack taken; ran for team-high 39 yards on nine carries on offense.
• Zayne Anderson, S, BYU/Stansbury: Inactive for Week 3.
• Dallin Leavitt, S, Utah State/BYU: Reserve safety played mostly on special teams.

Saints (2-1)

• Rashid Shaheed, WR/RS, Weber State: Starting wide receiver was targeted twice and scored on a 76-yard punt return (to go with three fair catches) before returning two kickoffs for 32 yards on special teams.
• Taysom Hill, QB, BYU: Reserve quarterback ran for 12 yards on four carries and caught one pass for 9 yards on offense.
• Nephi Sewell, LB, Utah/Desert Hills: Reserve linebacker made one tackle on special teams.

Detroit 20, Atlanta 6

Lions (2-1)

• Penei Sewell, OT, Desert Hills (via Oregon): Started at left tackle on offense.

Falcons (2-1)

• Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU: Reserve running back ran for 12 yards on seven carries, caught two passes for 17 yards on offense.
• Clark Phillips II, CB, Utah: Inactive for Week 3.
• Kaden Elliss, LB, Judge Memorial (via Idaho): Starting linebacker had 10 tackles, one tackle for loss on defense.

Cleveland 27, Tennessee 3

Browns (2-1)

• Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU: Starting linebacker made one tackle on defense.
• Mohamoud Diabate, LB, Utah: Reserve linebacker made one tackle on special teams.
• Siaki Ika, DT, East (via Baylor): Inactive for Week 3.

Titans (1-2)

• No locals on the active roster.

Indianapolis 22, Baltimore 19

Colts (2-1)

• Blake Freeland, OT, BYU/Herriman: Active, but did not play.
• Julian Blackmon, S, Utah/Layton: Starting strong safety had 12 tackles and a tackle for loss.
• Matt Gay, K, Utah/UVU/Orem: Made five field goals, including an NFL record of four from beyond 50 yards
• Zack Moss, RB, Utah: Starting running back ran for 122 yards on 30 carries and caught a 17-yard touchdown pass on offense.

Ravens (2-1)

• Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah: Backup quarterback was active, but did not play.
• Marcus Williams, FS, Utah: Inactive for Week 3.

Thursday Night Football

San Francisco 30, NY Giants 12

49ers (3-0)

• Fred Warner, LB, BYU: Starting linebacker had four tackles while playing all 50 snaps on defense, two on special teams.
• Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah: Punted three times for 128 yards (42.7 yards per punt) with two punts downed inside the 20 in nine special teams snaps.

Giants (1-2)

• No locals on the active roster.

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