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Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Giants Legend Michael Strahan Makes Strong Taylor Swift Statement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Taylor Swift has taken the NFL world by storm in recent years following her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce going public. She has brought a completely new fan base to the league and has had her face published everywhere throughout the NFL media cycle. Each and every week, fans wonder if they're going to see Swift at the Chiefs game. When she's at a game, the camera constantly pans to her in a suite. While she has brought a new fan base to the NFL, she has also caused a stir with the old-school fan. Fox Sports announcer Michael Strahan looks on before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Fox Sports announcer Michael Strahan looks on before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Photo bySwift has become an extremely polarizing name among football fans. Some love her and others are annoyed by how much media time she gets at games. Read more: NFL QB Reacts to Viral Travis Kelce Photo With Hilarious Taylor Swift Comment New York Giants legend Michael Strahan has spoken out about the topic with a take that will cause a split right down the middle with NFL fans. During an appearance at Sports Business Journal's 4SE conference, Strahan revealed that he believes the music superstar has been good for the league. "Sports have leaked into pop culture -- and it's a win for everyone," he said. "Taylor Swift is one of the best things to happen to the NFL." As shared by GiantsWire, Swift has had a profound business impact on the league since becoming so popular. "Data shows that NFL viewership is up by nearly seven percent since Swift first burst onto the scene, while viewership among girls aged 12-17 has spiked by over 50 percent." Read more: 49ers' George Kittle Turns Heads With Eye-Opening New Ranking Back in November, an anonymous player revealed his opinion on Swift's impact on the NFL in a survey by The Athletic. That player was not a fan of how much she's shown at games and think a better balance needs to be found. "It's bringing more attention to the game, but I feel like they've been using her face," the player said. "If she's at a game, they probably show her like six, seven times. People get ... sick of it if they keep doing it over and over again. So I think they've got to find a balance." With Kelce making a return for the 2025 season, Swift is sure to be very public once again. Regardless of what NFL fans think, she will remain very present in the football media world. Strahan is now an outspoken fan of Swift's impact on the league. For more NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New York Giants legend Michael Strahan: Taylor Swift is great for the NFL
New York Giants legend Michael Strahan: Taylor Swift is great for the NFL The New York Giants will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 on Monday Night Football and that likely means the presence of pop star Taylor Swift. Taylor regularly attends the games of her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, which has caused a divide among NFL fans. On one hand, traditionalists are bothered by the attention she generates, while the newer generation and music-to-football imports fully support her. Like the fans themselves, current and former NFL players are split. Retired Giants running back Tiki Barber lamented the Swift obsession last January, but Hall of Famer defensive end Michael Strahan doesn't see things the same way. While appearing at the Sports Business Journal's 4SE conference, Strahan praised Swift's presence and what it has meant for the league as a whole. "Sports have leaked into pop culture -- and it's a win for everyone," he said. "Taylor Swift is one of the best things to happen to the NFL." Traditionalists may not like to hear what Strahan had to say, but the numbers seem to bear that out. Data shows that NFL viewership is up by nearly seven percent since Swift first burst onto the scene, while viewership among girls aged 12-17 has spiked by over 50 percent. From a business and financial standpoint, there's no denying it: Swift has been good for the NFL.
