Kansas City Chiefs quarterback made the unhygienic admission

In Patrick Mahomes’ illustrious NFL career spanning over 100 games, a peculiar ritual has accompanied him through each contest since his rookie season – a steadfast commitment to a singular pair of lucky underwear.

The 28-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion unveiled this quirky habit during an appearance on the “Manningcast” show hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning during Monday Night Football’s clash between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos.

The revelation validated a tale previously shared by Mahomes’ former backup QB, Chad Henne, who spilled the beans on the quarterback’s cherished red undergarments.

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Eli Manning, curious about Mahomes’ choice of superstition, questioned the necessity of the red underwear, suggesting alternatives like repeating a pregame meal. Although, Mahomes had a prepared answer for such questions.

“First, my wife Brittany got them for me. So, I’m not throwing y’all down, but I have to wear them,” he explained on the Manningcast.

He went on to reminisce that the inaugural season he donned the lucky drawers coincided with a stellar 12-4 performance by the Chiefs in 2018, a season where Mahomes, at just 23, claimed his first league MVP title.

Since that auspicious first full season, Mahomes and the Chiefs have won two Super Bowls and amassed numerous victories, solidifying the superstition’s status as a seemingly unbeatable tradition.

The question of whether Mahomes washes the iconic undergarments arose, to which he admitted that they have, on occasion, been washed.

“I wash ’em every once in a while at least. If we’re on a hot streak, I can’t wash ’em. I gotta keep it rollin’,” Mahomes concluded.

Amidst jokes and laughter, Mahomes asserted that as long as he continues to secure wins on the football field, the superstition will persist.

Even with a staggering $503 million contract and a plethora of endorsements, the Chiefs, under Mahomes’ leadership, have remained the most successful team over the past five years.

Thus, the peculiar game-day undies tradition stands as a testament to Mahomes’ commitment to winning, earning both admiration and amusement from fans and peers alike.