In a move that’s sure to send shockwaves through the NFL and the Swiftie universe (or maybe just elicit a collective eye-roll), rumors are swirling that Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid finally revealed the real reason for their Super Bowl LVII loss.  And no, it wasn’t a missed call, a dropped pass, or even a questionable play call.  It was… Taylor Swift.

Yes, you read that right.  Sources (aka, some guy on Twitter who claims to know a guy) are whispering that Reid, in a fit of post-game frustration, pointed directly at the nearest television broadcasting a Taylor Swift concert and declared, “That’s it! That’s why we lost! All that… singing… distracted Mahomes!”

Now, before you grab your pitchforks or start composing angry tweets, let’s be clear: there’s absolutely zero evidence to support this claim.  In fact, Andy Reid’s actual post-game press conference was a masterclass in gracious defeat, where he praised the Eagles and took responsibility for the loss.  He definitely didn’t blame a pop star.

But that hasn’t stopped the internet from running wild with this ridiculous narrative.  Memes of Mahomes looking longingly at a Swift concert while fumbling the ball are spreading like wildfire.  #SwiftieSabotage is trending (mostly ironically, we hope).  And some particularly imaginative fans have even concocted a conspiracy theory involving a secret pact between Swift and the Eagles.  Because, why not?

Of course, the Swifties have clapped back with the ferocity of a thousand scorned ex-boyfriends.  They’ve pointed out (correctly) that Swift was on tour in another country during the Super Bowl.  They’ve also argued (less convincingly) that even if she had been in the stadium, her music is so uplifting it would have helped the Chiefs.

So, what’s the truth?  Probably just a silly rumor that got out of hand.  But hey, it’s the offseason.  We need something to talk about, right?  And blaming Taylor Swift for a Super Bowl loss is certainly more entertaining than analyzing offensive line formations.

Just remember, folks: don’t believe everything you read on the internet.  Especially if it involves a pop star, a football coach, and a conspiracy theory.  Unless, of course, it’s really funny.  Then, by all means, run with it.