Taylor Swift Fans Blamed After NFL’s Travis Kelce Announcement

On Sunday morning the NFL announced an update to the Walter Payton Man of the Year fan voting.

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sits atop the leaderboard with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins, Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham and Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner rounding out the top five.

Kelce, who is having a solid season, but by no means spectacular by his standards, was the No. 1 vote getter in the Pro Bowl vote announced just last week. Most believe it’s due to his relationship with Taylor Swift and her rabid fanbase.

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Well, that’s the case once again on Sunday morning following the Walter Payton Man of the Year announcement. Fans are once again pointing to the Swifties as the reason Kelce sits atop the leaderboard in a fan vote.

“Mike evans deserve this not that Swiftie dude who been MIA all year,” one fan said.

“Realistically, does anyone stand a chance against the Swifties?” asked another.

“Why they let Swifters vote? Its not ‘Era’s tour man of the Year’ or ‘Taylor Swift Man of the Year'” suggested another.

“There’s literally no point to vote for anything if Travis Kelce is involved. The swifties will out vote everyone to make sure he wins,” added another.