Seahawks’ Swift-Themed Post After Chiefs Win Draws Criticism

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on October 25, then posted a Taylor Swift-themed message that drew criticism from some fans online. After the game, Seattle shared an image of a friendship bracelet reading “Seahawks Win” alongside the caption “End Game,” the title of a Taylor Swift song. The post referenced Swift, who is married to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The Seahawks’ win gave Kansas City its first loss of the season, according to one account. Some fans objected to an NFL team invoking a player’s spouse in a taunt. One described the post as distasteful, while others questioned why Swift was singled out and said the team could have made a joke about Kansas City without involving her. One Seattle fan said the post changed their support for the Seahawks for the rest of the season. The reactions were posted online, but the reports did not establish how representative they were of fans overall. Swift was not reported to be at the game in Seattle. She was not shown on the NBC broadcast, according to one account, while other reports described her as absent or apparently absent. The coverage does not establish a direct attendance confirmation. The post...