{"id":1698,"date":"2024-09-18T08:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T08:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1698"},"modified":"2024-09-18T08:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T08:56:08","slug":"stephen-a-smith-uses-taylor-swift-reference-to-shade-travis-kelces-slow-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1698","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith uses Taylor Swift reference to shade Travis Kelce\u2019s slow start!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen A. Smith declared \u201cthe honeymoon\u2019s over\u201d between Travis Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Swift after the Chiefs tight end was hardly a factor in Kansas City\u2019s first two wins of the season.<\/p>\n<p>During Monday\u2019s installment of<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QDa8lc8Jp68?si=OMEo1ExTBpMgJ-LR\">\u00a0\u201c<\/a>First Take<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QDa8lc8Jp68?si=OMEo1ExTBpMgJ-LR\">\u201d<\/a>\u00a0on ESPN, Smith urged the All-Pro superstar to get things going on the field after he was outshined by the singer, along with second-year wideout Rashee Rice, in a last-minute, 26-25 win over the Bengals on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw more of Taylor Swift than we saw of Travis Kelce yesterday, on a Sunday afternoon,\u201d Smith said, referring to the 14-time Grammy winner being featured on the CBS broadcast.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stephen A. DOES NOT like the \u2018LUCKY\u2019 claims for Chiefs\u2019 win over Bengals \ud83d\udc40 | First Take\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QDa8lc8Jp68?start=15&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026 That wasn\u2019t supposed to happen [Sunday]. We were supposed to see more of Travis Kelce yesterday than we saw of her. That\u2019s not happening though. You\u2019ve got to get going, you\u2019ve got 39 receiving yards in the first two games. Come on now. Football season is here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"connatix-outstream-video\">\n<p>Kelce had just one catch for five yards against the Bengals, although what would have been a clutch 41-yard reception in the fourth quarter was called back on Kingsley Suamataia\u2019s holding penalty.<\/p>\n<p>He had three catches for 34 yards in the Chiefs\u2019 home opener against the Ravens, which Swift also attended.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs pulling off last-second victories in both contests has kept the criticism of Kelce and the team mostly at bay.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 6 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/17\/sports\/stephen-a-smith-uses-taylor-swift-reference-to-shade-travis-kelces-slow-start\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 6 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/travis-kelce-87-kansas-city-89776378.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. \" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.<span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smith went on to praise Rice for his performances on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRashee Rice had five catches for 75 yards, so that\u2019s good\u2026 That brother talked before the game and then went out on the field and backed it up. So give credit where credit is due,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker\u2019s 51-yard field goal as time expired gave Kansas City the 26-25 victory over the Bengals.<\/p>\n<p>A pass interference call, which moved the Chiefs to the Cincinnati 36, set up the kick.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKansas City lucked up, but the pass interference call was the right call,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 6 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/17\/sports\/stephen-a-smith-uses-taylor-swift-reference-to-shade-travis-kelces-slow-start\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 6 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"2\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33352411\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1400w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=300,214&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=768,549&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=1024,731&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=825,589&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 825w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=694,496&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 694w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=576,411&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 576w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=440,314&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=395,282&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 395w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=180,129&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=99,71&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 99w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=98,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 98w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=200,143&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=231,165&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=322,230&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=617,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 617w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=84,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 84w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=81,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 81w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=218,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 218w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=150,107&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/SAS_cf9461.jpg?resize=50,36&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Stephen A. Smith said Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce needs to get it going on the field after just four catches and no touchdowns in the first two games of the 2024 season. \" width=\"826\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Stephen A. Smith said Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce needs to get it going on the field after just four catches and no touchdowns in the first two games of the 2024 season.<span class=\"credit\">YouTube<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWhat I\u2019m thinking about is, you look at Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy, you\u2019re talking about three receptions for 22 yards and they managed to win this game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re not supposed to win that game when something like that happens for you on the offensive side of the ball. 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/play-called-back-penalty-fourth-89780960.jpg?resize=661,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 661w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/play-called-back-penalty-fourth-89780960.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/play-called-back-penalty-fourth-89780960.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/play-called-back-penalty-fourth-89780960.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/play-called-back-penalty-fourth-89780960.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Taylor Swift celebrates a catch by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) before the play is called back for a penalty in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.  \" width=\"883\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Taylor Swift celebrates a catch by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce before the play is called back for a penalty in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.<span class=\"credit\">Sam Greene\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Across two games this season, Kelce was targeted seven times and has four receptions for 39 yards and no scores.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce saw a decline in his numbers last season on the field, as his Q Score skyrocketed off of it thanks to his relationship with Swift.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce had 93 catches for 984 yards in 15 games, the first time he was under 1,000 yards receiving since 2015.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87-catches-pass-cincinnati-bengals-89780003.jpg?resize=85,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 85w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87-catches-pass-cincinnati-bengals-89780003.jpg?resize=228,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 228w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87-catches-pass-cincinnati-bengals-89780003.jpg?resize=150,102&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87-catches-pass-cincinnati-bengals-89780003.jpg?resize=50,34&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass against Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) during the second half against the Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024. \" width=\"863\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass against Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) during the second half against the Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024.<span class=\"credit\">USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The small sample size this season indicates those numbers will likely drop even further.<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Kelce will get his catches in due time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey did have some things that they were attempting there,\u201d Reid said after the game. \u201cHe\u2019ll get his catches. 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