Why Does Patrick Mahomes Wiggle His Fingers?

Nidhi | 21/11/2023
Why Does Patrick Mahomes Wiggle His Fingers?

Patrick Mahomes superfans might be well aware of his little on-field quirks, from his helmet-wearing habits to his finger-counting stunts. There’s another habit of his while he’s on the field that has captured the curiosity of many. The Chiefs quarterback can be spotted multiple times during a game doing this gesture. So what is this gesture and why does he do it?

The signal caller can be seen wiggling his fingers in a sort of ‘come hither’ gesture many times during a game. While there are many speculations about why he does it, he’s never addressed or clarified why he does it and we can only speculate. It could be an unconscious tick or a signal to his teammates. However, there’s no way to confirm this.

According to Distractify, it could be a signal to his teammates to get them to hurry up with the next snap, or something that he does in order to keep his hands warm or nimble during the game. Former Chiefs’ DT Khalen Saunders once did an accurate impression of this gesture, and he seems to think Mahomes is asking for another play, showcasing just how ready he is for the next attack.

The Chiefs QB was spotted using the same gesture during Monday’s matchup against the Eagles. The Chiefs lost to the Eagles 17-21 in the Super Bowl rematch.

The Eagles Limit Patrick Mahomes During MNF

The Eagles pulled off an epic comeback against the Chiefs after halftime, improving on a 17-7 score, and limiting the Chiefs offense to not put up a single score on the board. They not only shut out Mahomes and his team in the second half but also forced two crucial red-zone turnovers.

The Chiefs couldn’t capitalize on two golden opportunities in the third quarter to boost their lead. Patrick Mahomes struggled to connect on deep passes, tight end Travis Kelce fumbled in the red zone, and a series of penalties from various players disrupted other possessions. A major disappointment faced the Chiefs as Marquez Valdes Scantling failed to catch a 41-yard TD pass from Mahomes, a pass that could’ve tipped fate in their favor.

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Nidhi

Nidhi is an NFL Editor for The SportsRush. Her interest in NFL began with 'The Blindside' and has been working as an NFL journalist for the past year. As an athlete herself, she uses her personal experience to cover sports immaculately. She is a graduate of English Literature and when not doing deep dives into Mahomes' latest family drama, she inhales books on her kindle like nobody's business. She is proud that she recognised Travis Kelce's charm (like many other NFL fangirls) way before Taylor Swift did, and is waiting with bated breath for the new album to drop.

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