Travis Kelce, Chiefs Lose to Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day

Kansas City Chiefs lose to Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day. Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and team fall short in comeback.

Daniel Levine, a Staff Editor at PEOPLE who joined the publication in 2022, reported on the Kansas City Chiefs' Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Unfortunately, it was not the festive outcome that Chiefs fans had hoped for, as the Raiders emerged victorious with a 20-14 win over their AFC West rivals.

The game got off to a challenging start for the Chiefs, with the Raiders taking an early lead and capitalizing on two turnovers within a seven-second span in the first quarter. Despite the Chiefs' valiant efforts to close the gap, they were unable to complete a full comeback, resulting in a season record of 9-6.

Key players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes made significant contributions to the game, with Kelce securing 44 yards from five receptions and Mahomes throwing a costly interception in the first quarter. Mahomes finished the game with 27 completions, 235 passing yards, and one passing touchdown.

Kelce's family, including his mother Donna Kelce and his girlfriend, pop icon Taylor Swift, were in attendance to support the NFL star. Also present were Swift's parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, and her brother, Austin Swift. Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, was also there, cheering on the team alongside their two children, Sterling Skye and Patrick "Bronze" Lavon.

This victory for the Raiders came after a series of frustrating losses for the Chiefs, including defeats against the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills. Despite the team's challenges, Kelce's jersey sales have surged, particularly since he began dating Taylor Swift. On a recent episode of "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce," the brothers discussed their jerseys' popularity in the U.K., with Jason jokingly attributing his sales to people mistakenly buying his jersey after hearing about his brother's relationship with Swift.

In conclusion, the Christmas Day game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders had significant implications for both teams and their fans. Despite the outcome, the support of family and loved ones, as well as the dedication of players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, continues to make a lasting impact on and off the field.