Travis Kelce (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was selected as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor. It recognizes players who excel on the field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact off the field.

On Sunday, the NFL posted the fan vote and the leaderboard of the players leading so far for the award.

As many would expect, Travis Kelce was atop the leaderboard, with Mike Evans, Dion Dawkins, Brandon Graham, and Bobby Wagner following behind him.

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Many fans took to the comment section and blamed Taylor Swift fans for voting so much just to get Travis Kelce this award just because of who he is dating.

“Realistically, does anyone stand a chance against the Swifties?” one fan said.

“why is Travis before Mike Evans?” another fan asked.

“Why they let Swifters vote? Its not “Era’s tour man of the Year” or “Taylor Swift Man of the Year” another fan asked.

Another irate fan said: “As if his girlfriends influnce has nothing to do with it yall funny with these fake accomplishments.”

“Kelce and Swift. Worse 2 words in the history of language. 🤮” one final fan said.

Travis Kelce Will Not Play In Week 18

The Kansas City Chiefs have performed exceptionally well this year, leading to them securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Fans might need to adjust their expectations as head coach Andy Reid has made it clear that Travis Kelce and other key players will be sitting out for their final regular season game.

Dwight Howard Brutally Trolls 76ers Star Joel Embiid For His Flopping Skills

Dwight Howard and Joel Embiid (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA. By using his combination of size, strength, and skill, the 7-foot center has dominated opponents, leading the league in free throw attempts per game in three of the last four seasons. Despite Minnesota Timberwolves commentators’ criticism, his ability to draw fouls and exploit his physicality has made him a nightmare for defenders.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard recently shared his perspective on guarding Embiid during an appearance on the Thanalysis Show. When asked how he would approach defending Embiid, Howard laid out his strategy after trolling Embiid for his flopping skills.

“He is probably, I think, the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop. He knows how to use his size and his strength when he has to. He can shoot real well. If I was checking him, I would have to beat him up and down the court, not let him get easy points, don’t go for no pump fakes,” Howard said.

“Usually when he gets it in his left hand, he does it with his right, but he likes to left hesi to the pull-up. So, I would be right up on that. So, as soon as have it like this, I’m crowding his space because I know he’s either going to do like this and try to go around me,” he added.

Paul George Heaps High Praise On Joel Embiid After Win Over Brooklyn

The Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a 123-94 victory at Barclays Center, thanks to Joel Embiid’s stellar performance. After the game, his teammate Paul George admired the 2022-23 NBA MVP’s competitive spirit and leadership on the court.