The NFL doesn’t officially present MVP awards for regular season games, but social media has already named an unofficial winner from the recent clash between the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. The standout player is Saints’ defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who made a remarkable interception against Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the end zone during the third quarter, returning the ball for 36 yards.
Fans were thrilled to witness a big lineman like Saunders making such an impactful play. Among the spectators was his brother, Kameron Saunders, who has his own connection to the entertainment world. Kameron was a backup dancer on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, famously sharing the stage during a surprise appearance by Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Chiefs and Swift’s boyfriend.
Kameron’s presence at the game coincided with Swift’s attendance to support Kelce. The moment was highlighted by ESPN, which shared a photo of the trio together in London just before Khalen’s big play, prompting the announcers to comment on Kameron’s excitement after the interception.
Khalen Saunders was drafted by the Chiefs in 2019, where he played alongside Kelce for four seasons before moving to the Saints in 2022. Following his brother’s impressive interception, Kameron took to Instagram to celebrate, posting humorous commentary. One post joked about Khalen’s athletic background, while another playfully responded to the NFL’s depiction of Khalen catching his breath on the sidelines, reminding viewers that his brother had asthma growing up.
It’s clear that the Saunders family will have plenty to celebrate and reminisce about during their Thanksgiving dinner this year.