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La NFL sigue aprovechando a lo grande la historia de amor entre Travis Kelce y Taylor Swift, apodando formalmente a la estrella de los Chiefs "Travis Swift" en un video oficial publicado esta semana.

La liga lanzó el nuevo apodo para el tight end de Kansas City en un clip de YouTube que promociona la primera ronda de partidos de los playoffs entre los Chiefs contra los Dolphins.

En la grabación, que fue publicada el martes por la noche, se puede escuchar a un narrador explicando que Miami tendrá que "enfrentarse a Travis Swift Kelce" cuando se dirija al Arrowhead Stadium el sábado.

La liga luego mostró una rápida toma de Swift riendo y pasando el rato en una suite en uno de los partidos de Kelce a principios de esta temporada.

El video recibió una reacción mixta de los aficionados. Mientras algunos lo consideraron una falta de respeto, otros lo amaron por Swift.

Por supuesto, los Chiefs y la NFL han estado haciendo movimientos como estos desde que Swift apareció por primera vez en un juego de Kelce en septiembre.

The NFL is continuing to milk the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift love story big-time ... formally dubbing the Chiefs star "Travis Swift" in an official video it put out this week.

The league dropped its nickname for the Kansas City tight end in a YouTube clip that previewed the Chiefs' upcoming wild-card round game against the Dolphins.

In the footage -- which was posted Tuesday night -- a narrator can be heard explaining that Miami will have to "take on Travis Swift Kelce" when it heads to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

The league then flashed to a shot of Swift laughing and hanging out in a suite at one of Kelce's games earlier this season.

The video received a mixed reaction from fans who caught the quip ... with some calling it disrespectful -- while others loving it for Swift.

Of course, the Chiefs and the NFL have been pulling moves like these ever since Swift first showed up at a Kelce game in September ... changing their X page backgrounds and even making a Hallmark movie-themed game preview that had Swift Easter Eggs inside of it.

The inferno at Tyreek Hill's mansion caused the NFL superstar's property to lose over $2 million in value ... this according to an incident report obtained by TMZ Sports.

In the docs, officials say the Southwest Ranches, Fla. residence -- which the wide receiver bought for $6.9 million in 2022 -- had an estimated value of $5.6 million before the flames ... but the blaze caused some $2.3 million in damages.

What's worse for Hill ... officials also said in the docs they believe around $1 million worth of stuff was destroyed during the incident as well.

Authorities provided a little more detail on how they believe the blaze all started ... writing in the documents that two kids at the home told them they had been playing with a lighter which they "thought was a toy and accidentally lit a toy on fire."

"They got scared," officials said, "threw the toy, and ran."

According to the report, the child who started the fire was a 4-year-old.

The report states no one was injured ... and an investigation into the blaze is now closed.

As we reported, a 911 caller initially told law enforcement of the fire at around 1:50 PM ET on Jan. 3. Hill was not present at the time it broke out ... though he did leave Dolphins practice early to tend to the matter.

The inferno at Tyreek Hill's mansion on Wednesday was caused by a child playing with a lighter ... this according to officials.

A spokesperson for the Davie Fire Department in Florida confirmed to TMZ Sports that investigators believe a youngster inside a bedroom at Hill's Southwest Ranches home started the blaze.

It's unclear if the child is related to Hill or how exactly it was able to ignite the flames -- though according to the DFP rep, because officials formally identified it all as "accidental," no further investigations are taking place.

As we reported, firefighters were first notified of the flames at around 1:50 PM ET ... and a short time later, they were able to knock down the blaze with a water hose.

Officials say, fortunately, no one was injured.

Hill was at Dolphins practice when the fire first broke out -- and, according to the team, he left early to handle the issue. He was seen on the scene at around 3 PM ET with his wife looking concerned as he watched officials try to contain the blaze.

Drew Rosenhaus -- Hill's agent -- said, though, in an interview with 7News that his client was in good spirits despite the situation.

"It is very difficult for anybody, obviously, to have your home catch on fire," Rosenhaus said, "but Hill was handling it with as much poise as you can hope."

El infierno en la mansión de Tyreek Hill el miércoles fue causado por un niño jugando con un encendedor, esto según los funcionarios.

Un portavoz del Departamento de Bomberos de Davie en Florida confirmó a TMZ Sports que los investigadores creen que un niño dentro de un dormitorio de la casa de Hill en Southwest Ranches inició el incendio.

No está claro si el niño está relacionado con Hill o cómo fue capaz de prender el fuego, aunque de acuerdo con el representante del DFP, no se realizarán más investigaciones porque los funcionarios identificaron formalmente el caso como "accidental".

Como informamos, los bomberos fueron notificados del incendio alrededor de las 1:50 PM ET y poco después, fueron capaces de apagarlo con una manguera de agua.

Las autoridades dicen que, afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido.

Hill se encontraba en el entrenamiento de los Dolphins cuando se encendieron las llamas y, según el equipo, se fue antes para ocuparse del asunto. Fue visto en la escena alrededor de las 3 PM ET, muy preocupado con su esposa, mientras observaba a los funcionarios intentando contener las llamas.

Drew Rosenhaus, agente de Hill, dijo en una entrevista con 7News que a pesar de todo su cliente estaba de buen humor.

"Es muy difícil para cualquiera, obviamente, que tu casa se incendie", dijo Rosenhaus, "pero Hill lo estaba manejando con tanto aplomo como se puede esperar".

Rick Ross just so happens to be neighbors with Tyreek Hill -- and was home as the Miami Dolphins' star's mansion went up in flames earlier this afternoon -- documenting the inferno in real-time.

The MMG rapper immediately jetted out to his front lawn Wednesday when he spotted the smoke, met by fire truck sirens and helicopters swirling the Southwest Ranches community.

The Boss captured the fire trucks working overtime in attempts to douse the flames.

Rozay gave his take on the source of the blaze, saying he believed it was caused by an electrical disturbance.

12:28 PM PT -- Un portavoz del Departamento de Bomberos de Davie le dice a TMZ Sports que recibieron una llamada del incendio en la casa de Tyreek Hill a eso de las 1:50 PM ET.

Había ocupantes al interior de la residencia cuando se produjo el incendio, dijo el portavoz, pero todos fueron evacuados de forma segura y nadie sufrió ninguna lesión.

El portavoz añadió que el fuego está actualmente bajo control. Aunque aún no se ha determinado lo que inició todo.

12:06 PM PT -- Tyreek Hill y su esposa acaban de aparecer en la propiedad.

La estrella de los Dolphins, vestido con una camiseta blanca, sudaderas y una bota para proteger su tobillo lesionado, parecía preocupado mientras observaba a los bomberos apagar el incendio.

Una casa de Florida que pertenece a la superestrella de la NFL Tyreek Hill se ha incendiado y los equipos de rescate están ahora en la escena trabajando para apagar el fuego.

Las llamas se podían ver en el techo de la mansión durante toda la tarde del miércoles y los bomberos han combatido el fuego con una manguera de agua durante gran parte de la última hora más o menos.

Afortunadamente, un portavoz de los Dolphins le dijo a los miembros de los medios de comunicación que ni Hill ni su familia están en peligro. El representante de Miami añadió que Hill ha dejado la práctica para atender la terrible situación.

Hill —que fue traspasado a los Dolphins antes de la temporada pasada— según los informes, compró el lugar en 2022 por casi $7 millones.

Él está en el medio de una temporada y a logrando 112 recepciones para 1.717 yardas y 12 TDs.

Los Dolphins están programados para jugar en un partido crucial contra los Bills de Buffalo el domingo por la noche.

Historia en desarrollo...

12:28 PM PT -- A spokesperson for the Davie Fire Dept. tells TMZ Sports ... they first received a call about the fire at Tyreek Hill's home at around 1:50 PM ET.

There were occupants inside the residence when the blaze broke out, the spokesperson said ... but all were safely evacuated and no one suffered any injuries.

The spokesperson added the fire is currently under control -- though it's yet to be determined what started it all.

12:06 PM PT -- Tyreek Hill and his wife have just shown up at the property.

The Dolphins star -- wearing a white T-shirt, sweats and a boot to protect his injured ankle -- looked concerned as he watched firefighters put out the blaze.

A Florida home belonging to NFL superstar Tyreek Hill has caught on fire ... and rescue crews are now on the scene working to put out the blaze.

Flames could be seen poking through the roof of the Southwest Ranches mansion throughout Wednesday afternoon ... and firefighters have been attempting to knock down the inferno with a water hose for much of the last hour or so.

Thankfully, a spokesperson for the Dolphins told media members neither Hill nor his family are in any danger. The Miami rep added Hill has left Fins practice to go get a handle on the situation.

Hill -- who was traded to the Dolphins prior to last season -- reportedly purchased the place in 2022 for nearly $7 million.

He's in the middle of an MVP-caliber season -- logging 112 catches for 1,717 yards and 12 TDs.

The Dolphins are slated to play in a pivotal game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night that will decide the AFC East.

Channing Crowder has a bone to pick with his former team ... telling TMZ Sports he's upset the Dolphins left Tua Tagovailoa and Bradley Chubb in during their blowout loss on Sunday -- leaving them vulnerable to injuries.

The former Miami linebacker said he wished Mike McDaniel had pulled all of his guys from their 56-19 game against Baltimore ... because he thinks it could've saved the Fins' two stars from getting hurt.

"That game, at that juncture," he said, "down by that much -- 30-plus points -- you pull out the starters. You fold up camp. Whatever you want to say. And you get ready for Buffalo Bills."

McDaniel, of course, didn't do that ... and Tagovailoa sustained a shoulder injury that has him day-to-day, while Chubb tore his ACL.

Crowder says the decision could now cost the Dolphins dearly.

"If the Dolphins are healthy, they can play with anybody in the league," Crowder said. "But, now you start getting these injuries after injuries, and that's when it's going to go downhill for the Dolphins."

Going forward, Crowder implored his ex-team to bring in some edge rushers help to offset injuries that Jaelan Phillips and Chubb have now suffered.

Si Chad Johnson tuviera un voto para decidir al jugador más valioso de la NFL, iría por Tyreek Hill. Chad le dijo a TMZ Sports que la lesión que sufrió el jugador el pasado lunes demostró que no hay nadie más valioso que él en la liga.

El Cheetah fue obstaculizado en la primera mitad del juego de los Miami "MNF" contra Tennessee después de que fuera arrastrado por un oponente, y mientras estaba siendo atendido por los entrenadores, la ofensiva normalmente explosiva de los Dolphins de repente pareció acabada.

Tua Tagovailoa recibió un montón de derribos y la buena racha que el equipo se había acostumbrado a ver se evaporó de la nada.

Johnson nos dice que nada de eso es una coincidencia y asegura que todo demostró que Tyreek es el que hace al equipo de los Dolphins de este año.

"Esta es la razón por la que es parte de la conversación sobre los jugadores más valiosos", dijo Johnson. "Sé que este reconocimiento es un premio para los mariscales de campo, pero lo que viste [el lunes] por la noche, durante dos trimestres con la ausencia de Tyreek, representa lo importante que es para ese equipo".

Aunque Hill, que ahora tiene 97 recepciones para 1.542 yardas y 12 TDs esta temporada, eventualmente regresó en la segunda mitad, los Dolphins cayeron ante los Titanes por 28-27.

Johnson cree que la lesión de Hill estará bien en el futuro, aunque el entrenador en jefe del equipo de Miami Mike McDaniel dijo el viernes que el receptor está puesto en duda para el partido de este fin de semana contra los Jets, mientras continúa recuperándose.

If Chad Johnson had an NFL MVP vote, he says it'd go to Tyreek Hill ... telling TMZ Sports the injury the wideout suffered this past Monday night showed there's just no one more valuable than him in the league.

The Cheetah was hindered in the first half of Miami's "MNF" game against Tennessee after he was dragged down by an opponent -- and while his leg was being tended to by trainers ... the Dolphins' normally explosive offense suddenly looked stale.

Tua Tagovailoa took a bunch of sacks -- and the long gains that the team had grown used to seeing evaporated out of nowhere.

Johnson tells us none of that is a coincidence ... saying it all showed Tyreek is the one who makes this year's Dolphins team.

"This is why he belongs in the MVP conversation," Johnson said. "I know the MVP is a quarterback award, but what you saw [Monday] night, for two quarters with the absence of Tyreek, is how important he is to that team."

While Hill -- who now has 97 catches for 1,542 yards and 12 TDs this season -- ultimately returned in the second half, the Dolphins fell to the Titans, 28-27.

Johnson said he anticipates Hill's injury will be fine moving forward -- although Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday the receiver will be questionable for this weekend's game against the Jets as he continues to recover.

The ManningCast turned into a full-blown concert during "Monday Night Football" ... with Peyton and Eli Manning singing their hearts out -- and Tua Tagovailoa providing the tunes!!

The Miami Dolphins quarterback put his music skills on display as the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars duked it out on national television ... strumming the notes to Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" as the Manning brothers crooned their play-by-play.

"The Bengals juuumped offsides," Peyton hilariously belted as Tua strummed his six-string ... and when Eli tried to join in, the elder bro put an end to it real quick.

"I got this, I got this," Peyton said ... with Eli clapping back, "Please, no. No one wants to hear you sing."

The brothers gave Tua his props ... but while Eli was hoping the former Alabama star was going to show off his own pipes, too, Tagovailoa assured him Peyton had it covered.

Tyreek Hill's making sure his photographer will still have a steady flow of cash this year despite his ban from NFL sidelines ... telling media members Thursday he'll cover the guy's salary after their epic TD celebration led to the punishment.

The Dolphins star said it was a no-brainer to kick the money his cameraman's way ... because the two are good pals -- and, after all, it was his endzone backflip that got the dude booted.

"I told him, 'I was going to make sure that I do what's right and take care of you and make sure you're not out of a job,'" Hill said in front of his locker. "So, that's my guy."

Hill and the photog, Kevin Fitzgibbons, have been friends for a while ... after the Miami wideout initially hired him for some video work.

And, the two's relationship ultimately led to Fitzgibbons landing a job with the NFL -- though after Hill used the cameraman's phone to film a flipping touchdown celebration ... the league revoked his credential for this season -- and perhaps longer.

The move was panned by many -- including LeBron James, who said it was "F'd UP!!!" -- and Hill said he actually tried to get Roger Goodell and Co. to reverse their decision.

"I went through every avenue," he said. "But, they've got their reasoning."

Hill explained he's still going to work with Fitzgibbons on other projects even after covering his salary ... and added that he's been giving him some positive encouragement as well.

LeBron James is racing to Tyreek Hill's cameraman's defense ... ripping the NFL for suspending the guy for his role in one of the Dolphins receiver's touchdown celebrations earlier this year.

The Lakers forward took to his Instagram page to blast The Shield late Wednesday evening ... just days after Hill's photog said Roger Goodell's league might remove him from its sidelines forever for participating in Hill's backflip celly during a game in October.

"Man," the NBA superstar wrote, "this is F'd UP!!!"

"Suspended for the year and possibly for good!" James added. "C'mon NFL! Do better! S*** ain't that serious."

A lot of people on social media certainly agreed with The King's stance ... because, after all, Hill's endzone party with his cameraman has so far been one of the best moments of the year in the NFL.

It all happened back on Oct. 15 ... after Hill scored six against the Carolina Panthers.

Once he crossed the goal line, he raced through the endzone -- and when he noticed his photog and good pal Kevin Fitzgibbons filming him, he grabbed the guy's cam and performed a selfie backflip. Fitzgibbons jumped up and down, and Hill appeared to be in great spirits after it too.

The league, however, clearly didn't love it -- refs penalized Hill for it during the game for using a prop, and officials fined him for it afterward. Later, the league pulled Fitzgibbons' credentials for the remainder of the 2023 season as well.

In a video posted to his TikTok page this week, the 20-year-old photographer said he understood the NFL's decision ... and said he was grateful for the opportunity it gave him. He added that he hoped the league would let him back next year.

Jevon Holland didn't just make the Dolphins and their fans happy with his 99-yard touchdown last week ... he also got to upgrade his entertainment room AND line his pockets with some extra cash for the score too!!

The Dolphins safety broke the whole situation down with Michael Babcock on the "TMZ Sports TV Show" on FS1 on Tuesday ... revealing he had no idea what was about to come his way after he scored the improbable TD in a win over the Jets on Black Friday.

It turns out, as part of a preseason promo called the "Ultimate Gameday Upgrade," TCL was offering to hand out a million dollars worth of 98-inch TVs if a player scored a 98-yard-or-longer touchdown during the Friday Night Football contest.

And, after Holland did it ... TCL decided to make him a spokesperson as well as give him one of their 98-inchers -- things he was very clearly thrilled about.

"It was cool!" said the 23-year-old former second-round pick, who's still on his rookie contract. "I was excited."

Holland said all weekend he heard from fans who also received the 98-inch TVs as part of the promo ... and he thought all the love "was awesome."

In even more fortunate news for Holland, he also said he happens to have a wall big enough to fit the TV -- though just barely!!

It ain't Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson ... no, the NFL's MVP this year is Tyreek Hill!!

At least, that's what Channing Crowder is saying, telling TMZ Sports this week the Miami wideout has just been that good this season.

"He is the best player at his position in the NFL right now," Crowder said.

Of course, Crowder might have some bias in him -- after all, he did play all six of his NFL seasons with the Dolphins -- but his argument is one that's certainly hard to go against.

Through 10 games so far, Hill already has 1,222 receiving yards, nine touchdowns and 79 catches -- marks that have him on pace to break nearly every single-season record for a wide receiver.

Crowder says in his mind that's enough to put him over guys like Mahomes, Hurts, Jackson and the rest of the NFL's star quarterbacks for the league's most coveted award.

"When you're talking about the Dolphins," Crowder said, "and their best player being Tyreek Hill, he has to be the MVP."