When Buffalo Bills season ticket holder Matt C. and his son Colin arrived at Highmark Stadium for their team’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they had no idea they were in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“It was something we will never forget,” Matt, 42, told PEOPLE exclusively from sitting directly below the Kelce family suite where Jason Kelce jumped into the crowd and Taylor Swift cheered on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during the game.
“We get to games relatively early and noticed a heavy police presence right behind our seats,” says Matt. “Usually we’re talking to the people in the suites behind us, so of course we peeked out the window and there’s Taylor Swift!”
Matt continues: “Not many people have noticed yet, so we took a few quick photos and just tried to be cool,” adding that Jason, 36, “appeared to have arrived a little closer to game time.”
The father-son duo also spotted comedian Jerrod Carmichael in the suite with Swift, 34, and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason.
“Taylor’s suite was RUINED,” Matt says of the group, which included Brittany Mahomes and model Cara Delevingne, as well as several of Travis’ close friends. “There was no mistaking who they were rooting for,” says Matt.
Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after the Kansas City Chiefs score a touchdown during the first half of their AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Kylie Kelce reacts hilariously to Jason running around shirtless during Travis’ game
“And, despite the cold temperatures, they opened the big suite window and kept it open the whole game,” he adds. “There was definitely some banter between the Kelce/Swift suite and the fans below – especially when the points were scored. In the end they won and they have bragging rights.”
A Bills fan recalls Jason’s sweet moment with a young Swift fan, who was kidnapped from the stands by the father of three girls for the chance to show the “Karma” singer her homemade sign. “That was really sweet and we loved it,” says Matt, who adds that Jason is “definitely a nice person who cares about everyone around him having a good time.”
“That little girl really wanted to let Taylor see her sign, and Jason did. It was great to see.”
Matt says, “It was fun at first” when Jason was jumping in the crowd, but the anger “became a little overwhelming” for him and his son when fans started swarming the NFL star.
“The fans were a little too excited when Jason walked into the section. I literally missed the entire first drive of the second half because I was surrounded by people with cell phone cameras and posters trying to get close to the suite,” he tells PEOPLE.
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Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates and jumps out of his box after the Kansas City Chiefs scored a touchdown.
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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes wildly celebrate Travis Kelce’s touchdown against the Buffalo Bills
“It was kind of surprising how many Bills fans were rushing to meet the player who played against us earlier this year — and beat us — as well as the one who was rooting for the team we played against. It was all good fun, but a little frustrating. ”
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Overall, Matt says Sunday’s crowd at Bills Stadium “was as boisterous as anything we’ve seen in the 40 or so games we’ve been to.”
With the Chiefs winning 27-24 to knock their Bills out of the playoffs, the highlight of the game for Matt and Colin was “Khalil Shakir’s touchdown catch,” says the father.
“It happened in front of us and we couldn’t believe it until we saw the replay. We come to the games for the football, so that’s always our favorite part! All the fans throw snow in the air when it’s a TD. There’s nothing like it.”
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