Taylor Swift fans condemn NFL for changing Twitter banner to photo of singer
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift fans have called out the National Football League for “capitalising” on the “Anti-Hero” singer’s recent attendances. To commemorate the Chiefs’ victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, the official NFL X/Twitter account briefly changed its banner to a photo edit of Swift, who was at the game. “We had the best day with you today,” the account’s new bio read, referencing the lyrics to the star’s 2008 song “The Best Day.” Before the account changed its bio and banner again to promote the Jacksonville Jaguars game against the Buffalo Bills at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, 8 October, Swift fans were quick to criticise the “bizarre” move. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up According to the network, its coverage averaged approximately 27 million viewers across NBC and its streaming platform, Peacock.