Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was asked about the possibility of Swift attending the game but did not have any knowledge of the pop star’s weekend plans. Cousins provided the type of neutral, generic answer that you would expect.

Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce -- the Kansas City Chiefs bring no shortage of storylines to the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.

Tipping your hand at what you might actually say when trash talking is probably not the best strategy. But Falcons safety Jessie Bates is doing it anyway ahead of the team’s “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs.