Taylor Swift was back in Kansas City to cheer on her beau Travis Kelce and donned the Chiefs’ 5-0 record as the “perfect” way for the team to roll into their bye week following Monday night’s win.

The “Cruel Summer” singer appeared on the Instagram story of Chariah Gordon, the partner of Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., following the team’s 26-13 win against the New Orleans Saints.

Swift, 34, who was enjoying a drink inside a VIP box at Arrowhead Stadium and standing next to a framed picture of herself during her Eras Tour, was asked by Gordon how she felt about the team’s fifth straight victory on a video posted to her Instagram story.

“No, it’s important that you answer the question this time,” Swift replied.

“I think that we feel really good about this week; we are 5-0,” Gordon said, as Swift then interjected that the win is a massive one for the team as they head “into a bye week.”

“It is perfect,” Gordon stated.

“Perfect is the word,” the “Blank Space” singer bolstered.

Swift then pointed to the framed picture of herself and playfully apologized for “photobombing” herself before the video ended.

The pop superstar, who missed the Chiefs’ past two games — both road wins — arrived at the stadium before kickoff in a plaid minidress and high black boots.

Travis Kelce’s brother, retired NFL center Jason Kelce, was on-air on ESPN when the network flashed a video of Swift making her entrance into the stadium, and the video led to Jason praising Swift’s outfit.

“Hey, look at that now. She’s got the part on right there. That looks good,” Jason said before delving back into his analysis of Travis’ play on the field. 

The pop icon, however, didn’t fly solo to the game.

She watched her boyfriend go off on the field alongside her father, Scott Swift, from their suite.

The singer looked giddy after the tight end made a lateral pass to teammate Samaje Perine in the second quarter.

ESPN cameras also caught Swift clapping for another play of Kelce’s — with Troy Aikman commenting that “the Mrs. likes it,” referring to a play made by her four-time All-Pro boyfriend.

Swift seemed to have brought out the best in Kelce during the game after the three-time Super Bowl champ’s slow start to the 2024 season.

By halftime, Kelce led the Chiefs in receptions with eight and was tied with JuJu Smith-Schuster for most receiving yards with 67.

His longest reception of the half was a 21-yard catch that came in the first quarter off a short pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kelce ended the night with nine catches for 70 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per reception.

Monday night’s game had no shortage of Fanfare, as ESPN revealed that Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders’ brother, Kameron, was a backup dancer on Swift’s Eras Tour.

Moments later, the defensive tackle recorded his first career interception in the third quarter.

Following the Chiefs’ week six bye, the team will travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers at Candlestick Stadium on Oct. 20.

The game will be the first time the teams face off against each other since Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII win over San Francisco in February.

The Houston Cougars’ road game against Kansas on Saturday, October 19, 2024, will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and be broadcast on ESPN+. Coming off their first Big 12 victory under head coach Willie Fritz, the Cougars are riding high after a strong performance against TCU. Zeon Chriss stepped up at quarterback, showcasing his abilities as a dual-threat. Chriss’ dynamic play led to an impressive win, sparking some criticism of TCU’s head coach, Sonny Dykes, with some even calling for his dismissal after the upset.

Kansas, on the other hand, is struggling to regain their early-season form. After giving then-No. 23 Illinois a scare in Week 2, the Jayhawks have hit a rough patch, losing four straight games heading into their bye week. They will be looking to regroup and turn their season around as they face a confident Houston team.

This matchup is one of many intriguing games scheduled for the Big 12 in Week 8 of the 2024 season. The weekend slate begins with Oklahoma State visiting BYU on Friday night. Saturday’s games include Arizona State at Cincinnati, Baylor at Texas Tech, and UCF at Iowa State, among others. One of the more anticipated matchups is Colorado at Arizona, with Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes continuing to be a focal point in the national spotlight. The day wraps up with TCU traveling to face the Utah Utes in a late-night showdown.

With both Houston and Kansas having much to prove, this game will be a crucial opportunity for the Cougars to build momentum and for Kansas to snap their losing streak.

The NFL Week 5 schedule concludes with a Monday Night Football game between the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Here’s what you need to know before the NFL Week 5 Monday Night Football matchup in Kansas City, including time, TV channel, streaming information, announcers, odds and a prediction for the game.

The Saints are coming off a last-second 26-24 loss against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFL Week 4 game.

The Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 17-10.

The Chiefs are off to a 4-0 start this season. The Saints have a record of 2-2.

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What time is Monday Night Football?

The Saints vs Chiefs game is scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. MST, 7:30 p.m. ET.

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What channel is Monday Night Football on?

The Saints at Chiefs game can be seen on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

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How can I stream the Monday Night Football game?

Saints-Chiefs can be streamed on FUBO (free trial), as well as other streaming service providers that carry ESPN.

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Who are the announcers for Monday Night Football?

Joe Buck will have the play-by-play call for the Saints vs Chiefs game, with Troy Aikman as the analyst.

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Who is the favorite in Monday Night Football odds?

The Chiefs are a 5-point favorite over the Saints in NFL Week 5 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Kansas City is -225 on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +180.

The over/under (point total) is set at 42 points.

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Who will win on Monday Night Football?

The Arizona Republic is predicting a 23-20 win for the Chiefs over the Saints in the Monday Night Football showdown.

Other sites’ NFL Week 5 picks and NFL Week 5 predictions seem to favor the Chiefs over the Saints in the Monday Night Football game.

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