Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed his disappointment after pop sensation Taylor Swift was unable to attend the Ravens’ away game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The game had stirred excitement in both the sports and entertainment worlds, with rumors swirling that Swift would be at the stadium to cheer on the Ravens. However, the superstar was notably absent, much to the chagrin of fans and Jackson alike.
“We were really hoping she could make it to the game,” Jackson said, reflecting on the missed opportunity. “It would have been incredible to have her here with us, especially with the excitement surrounding her presence. I know our fans were looking forward to it, and we all are huge supporters of her. It’s unfortunate she couldn’t be here, but we totally understand she’s got a lot on her plate.”
The anticipation of Swift attending the game had become a major talking point leading up to the matchup, as her presence at sporting events has become a frequent topic of discussion, especially after her well-publicized connections to the NFL. Swift, who has been increasingly linked to the sports world in recent months, has enjoyed a warm reception from fans across various sports, and her appearance at a major game would have only heightened the buzz.
Although Swift was not in the stands for the game, Jackson took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the support she has shown to the team. “Taylor’s always been supportive of us, and we really appreciate that,” Jackson added. “We just hope to make her proud with our performance on the field.”
Despite the absence of Swift, the Ravens were focused on the game itself, and Jackson’s comments only reinforced the intersection of sports and pop culture. The Ravens battled hard against the Chiefs, but the game ended with a tough loss. Jackson and the rest of the team, however, remain focused on continuing to build momentum for the rest of the season.
“Even though Taylor wasn’t here this time, we know she’s rooting for us,” Jackson concluded. “We’re just going to keep pushing forward and do our best every week.”
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared the latest injury update on Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud ahead of the Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills. While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show,
Schefter said Stroud will likely be inactive for the Thursday Night Football matchup.
“We’re still waiting for CJ Stroud to clear, and I think there’s a real question as to whether he would go on Thursday night against Buffalo,” Adam Schefter said. “I think there’s a real possibility that CJ Stroud will miss his third straight game, and it will be Davis Mills again on Thursday night.”
On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans shared an update on Stroud. “With C.J. and Jalen (Pitre) — when they are in concussion protocol, there are steps they have to pass to be available,” Ryans said, per
Because of the Texans playing on a short week, Schefter is likely right about Stroud missing his third straight game. But the team has to be feeling good about backup QB Davis Mills, who has helped the Texans win the last two games. In Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, Mills threw for 274 yards and a touchdown.
“I’m just proud of the way we’re finishing,” Ryans said after the game, per the Associated Press. “We weren’t finishing games really good to start the season, but how we’re finishing games now and finishing with a win, that’s all that matters. I’m proud of our guys for that.”
Stroud suffered the concussion during the second quarter of the Texans’ 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos earlier this month. Through eight games this year, the former Ohio State star has completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,702 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions with a 3-5 record.
The Texans selected Stroud in the first round (No. 2 overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He made a huge impact during his rookie season, completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Stroud was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and led Houston to the divisional round of the playoffs. Last year, Stroud threw for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while leading the Texans to another playoff appearance.