Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was selected as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor. It recognizes players who excel on the field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact off the field.
On Sunday, the NFL posted the fan vote and the leaderboard of the players leading so far for the award.
As many would expect, Travis Kelce was atop the leaderboard, with Mike Evans, Dion Dawkins, Brandon Graham, and Bobby Wagner following behind him.
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Many fans took to the comment section and blamed Taylor Swift fans for voting so much just to get Travis Kelce this award just because of who he is dating.
“Realistically, does anyone stand a chance against the Swifties?” one fan said.
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Realistically, does anyone stand a chance against the Swifties?
— Craig Williams (@GA_SKOL) January 5, 2025
“why is Travis before Mike Evans?” another fan asked.
why is travis before mike evans?
— Z (@quietZlilmute) January 5, 2025
“Why they let Swifters vote? Its not “Era’s tour man of the Year” or “Taylor Swift Man of the Year” another fan asked.
Why they let Swifters vote? Its not “Era’s tour man of the Year” or “Taylor Swift Man of the Year”
— eduardo gois (@eduardoasgois) January 5, 2025
Another irate fan said: “As if his girlfriends influnce has nothing to do with it yall funny with these fake accomplishments.”
As if his girlfriends influnce has nothing to do with it yall funny with these fake accomplishments
— smokescreen409 (@smokescreen4091) January 5, 2025
“Kelce and Swift. Worse 2 words in the history of language. 🤮” one final fan said.
Kelce and Swift. Worse 2 words in the history of language. 🤮
— dennis portlance (@Donkbdonk) January 5, 2025
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Travis Kelce Will Not Play In Week 18
The Kansas City Chiefs have performed exceptionally well this year, leading to them securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Fans might need to adjust their expectations as head coach Andy Reid has made it clear that Travis Kelce and other key players will be sitting out for their final regular season game.
