Travis Kelce is enjoying a week off from football, which means he's free to hold with no penalties ... and he's taking full advantage ... holding on tight to Taylor Swift on their way in to a romantic dinner.
The "Wood" singer and her NFL star fiancé hit up The Polo Bar in New York City on Wednesday night for a dinner date, and they locked hands as they walked past a sea of paparazzi.

Travis' Kansas City Chiefs are on their bye week, so he's got free time to spend with his bride-to-be .