Taylor Swift reacts to Fans backing Hailee Steinfeld in AFC Championship battle with her

The Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday promises to be a clash of NFL titans, but off the field, a different kind of rivalry is captivating fans.  Pop superstars Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld, each tied to high-profile NFL stars, are being compared as their partners prepare for one of the season’s biggest games.

Taylor Swift’s relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been a media sensation since it began in 2023. Her appearances at Chiefs games have been meticulously documented, drawing attention from both football and music fans.  Swift recently concluded The Eras Tour, which shattered records with over $2 billion in revenue, further cementing her global influence.

Meanwhile, Hailee Steinfeld, an Academy Award-nominated actress and accomplished pop star, has taken a more understated approach.  Engaged to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Steinfeld’s appearances at games are far less publicized, giving her an aura of mystery that many fans find refreshing.

Allen/Steinfeld > Kelce/Swift pic.twitter.com/j5a1W8W3V9

— Matt (@UofMKwn) January 20, 2025

Fans Back Steinfeld

As the Chiefs and Bills gear up for the AFC Championship, NFL fans have taken to social media to voice their preference for Steinfeld, with some expressing fatigue over Swift’s omnipresence during broadcasts.  “When the Chiefs are playing, I constantly have to see Taylor Swift, but I can’t get Hailee Steinfeld on my screen tonight?” one fan tweeted during the Divisional Round.

Others echoed the sentiment, calling for more balanced coverage of NFL power couples.  “If the Super Bowl has to be ‘star player and his woman’ focused like it’s a reality show, I can’t say this strongly enough: Josh Allen + Hailee Steinfeld > Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift, by a country mile,” another fan declared.

Josh Allen. Patrick Mahomes.

Postseason Round 4 coming next week 👀 pic.twitter.com/hWWjq0K43u

— NFL (@NFL) January 20, 2025

The AFC Championship Showdown

This Sunday’s AFC Championship at Arrowhead Stadium marks the Chiefs’ seventh consecutive appearance in the title game. With the Bills as narrow underdogs, quarterback Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld represent a formidable challenge to the Chiefs and the Taylor Swift phenomenon.

Fans are eagerly anticipating whether Steinfeld will attend and possibly steal the spotlight from Swift, bringing a fresh dynamic to the NFL’s ongoing fusion of sports and celebrity culture.  While Swift’s influence remains undeniable, the growing support for Steinfeld suggests that fans are ready for a new narrative.

Whether Steinfeld’s quieter, more low-key presence at games will resonate with broadcasters remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the battle between these two off-field stars is adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already thrilling championship matchup.  Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. EST on January 26, with millions tuning in to see not just the outcome of the game, but which pop star shines brighter in the NFL spotlight.