Patrick Mahomes' 'weird' game-day ritual leaves NFL fans freaked out: 'That's nasty work'

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS: Patrick Mahomes has found himself at the center of a storm of backlash after an X user shared a tweet revealing the NFL star's bizarre game-day ritual. 

Known for his superstitions, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has left fans both shocked and grossed out with his reported habit of wearing the same pair of underwear every game without washing them - only changing them after a loss. 

His red underwear, which remained untouched until the Chiefs' recent defeat to the Buffalo Bills, is finally set to be washed. As the Chiefs sit at 9-1, fans are both repelled and intrigued by Mahomes' strange tradition.

Patrick Mahomes ridiculed by NFL fans due to strange game-day ritual

Patrick Mahomes, the 29-year-old quarterback who has firmly established himself as one of the best of his generation, has become the subject of ridicule among NFL fans due to his unusual game-day ritual. 

The Chiefs star had previously revealed his quirky superstition involving his underwear, but it wasn’t until recently that a new detail emerged, sparking even more controversy. 

The official MLFootball account tweeted breaking news claiming, "CHIEFS QB PATRICK MAHOMES HAD NOT WASHED HIS RED UNDERWEAR IN TWO MONTHS NOW & HE WEARS THE PAIR EVERY SUNDAY." 

The tweet also highlighted that Mahomes had worn the same pair of underwear for 10 games this season, with the superstition stating he only washes them after a loss, "Mahomes does not wash this pair unless Kansas City loses… 10 games this season he wore them." 

Along with the tweet was a picture of Mahomes on the field, further fueling the shock from fans.This revelation prompted many to call out Mahomes for his bizarre and "nasty" superstition.

The story echoes a year ago when Mahomes discussed his red underwear during an appearance on ESPN's Manning Cast, explaining his attachment to the pair since 2017. 

He shared, "First, my wife Brittany got them for me, so I’m not throwing y’all down, but I have to wear them." 

He went on to explain that he started wearing them during a successful season and continued the tradition during the team's hot streak, saying, "At the same time, I threw them on that first season. We had a pretty good season that season. I wash them every once in a while, at least. If we’re on a hot streak, I can’t wash them. I gotta just keep it rolling. As long as I’m winning football games, I’ll keep the superstition going."

Despite the mixed reactions, Mahomes' superstition has seemingly paid off, with three Super Bowl rings to show for it. According to ProFootballNetwork, Mahomes’ "lucky" underwear will likely be washed before the Chiefs' Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, given their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills.

NFL fans grossed out over Patrick Mahomes' strange game-day ritual

Upon discovering Patrick Mahomes' game-day ritual, many internet users were quick to criticize and mock the NFL star for what they deemed a "nasty" tradition.

One user expressed their disgust, saying, "That’s nasty asf 😭."

Another found it odd, commenting, "Nah this is weird 😭😭."

One person shared a GIF of a man vomiting to emphasize their revulsion.

Another user called for a harsh penalty, saying, "If true, he deserves a suspension."

A different X user wrote, "Idc bout superstition in this case that's nasty work."

Someone else suggested, "Someone teach this young man about bacteria."

One user shared a GIF of an elderly man reacting to a bad smell while sipping a drink, clearly mocking the ritual.

Finally, one person shrugged it off, stating, "So? I'm sure he's not the only guy in the league to have a weird gameday custom."

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