Singer Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support the Kansas City Chiefs against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.
While Swift cheered for boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s team, one of her backup dancers, Kameron Saunders, supported the opponent. Kameron’s younger brother, Khalen Saunders, plays defensive tackle for the Saints.
However, Khalen is no stranger to Kansas City. Drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft, he won two Super Bowls alongside Kelce before signing with New Orleans in 2023. Khalen had one of the biggest highlights of the game on October 7.
After tackling Kelce to keep him from scoring, the 6-foot, 324-pounder intercepted Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the end zone and ran the ball back to the 35-yard line.
KHALEN SAUNDERS SAID HOLD UP LET ME RUN THIS
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While the Chiefs ultimately defeated the Saints 26-13 on Monday night, Kameron celebrated his brother’s performance on Instagram. Kameron posted several photos from the primetime matchup at GEHA Field, including a photo with Kelce and Swift, and took a shot at the All-Pro.
He posted, “And THAT is how you do Monday Night Football! @khalennotkaylen ‘Proud’ doesn’t feel strong enough a word to describe my feelings!
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Because… WTF! Moment and history made!!! I am HONORED to have seen it in person and watch the world finally catch up to the absolute BEAST you are. Glad the camera didn’t cut to me after that play cuz I was screaming and jumping like a maniac! I love you with everything in me!!!”
“To my KC and Chiefs family… it is ALWAYS a pleasure. Til next time. PS. Hope that tackle ain’t hurt too bad, Trav! ,” he concluded.
Kameron, of course, is friends with Kelce. When the 35-year-old surprised fans by joining Swift on stage during her “Eras” concert tour in London, Kelce performed alongside Kameron at Wembley Stadium.
