He was not able to be by my side on Grammy

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where he said, “I wish I could go support Taylor at the Grammys, and watch her win every single award that she’s nominated for.”

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift

Then, Kelce slyly added, “But I think I’ve got practice on Sunday.”

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The Chiefs tight end wasn’t certain if his team would use Saturday as a practice day and Sunday as a travel day, but Kelce explained that his schedule just won’t allow for him to attend the show while staying focused on Kansas City’s fourth Super Bowl in five years.

“Unfortunately, I’ve gotta get ready for this big old Super Bowl that we’ve got in a week,” Kelce added on the show.

A source close to the couple told PEOPLE that Sunday’s victory celebration was “the best night ever” for Swift and the Kelce family. “Having his family there, all his best friends and managers, and of course, Taylor, celebrating with him was very special.”

The source said that Kelce “was feeling every single emotion” on Sunday. “The whole family was so, so excited and riding a high. Their phones were blowing up all night with congrats. The energy on the field was just insane.”