(NEXSTAR) — From wearing lucky underwear to indulging in junk food, some NFL players rely on pregame rituals and superstitions to boost their confidence on the field. There are some too.
Take Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for example. His team will play the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Super Bowl. in November 2023 Interview with ESPN’s Adam Schefter NFL icon Peyton Manning Mahomes admitted he wore the same red underwear for every game of his pro football career.
The 28-year-old said his wife Brittany bought him the shoes and he plans to keep wearing them. If you’re concerned about his hygiene, he doesn’t need to worry.
“But I only wear them on game days. They don’t wear out too much. I clean them. I wash them at least sometimes,” Mahomes said jokingly. “As long as I’m winning football games, I’ll continue to be superstitious.”
Meanwhile, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is not following in Mahomes’ footsteps.
“I don’t think I’m superstitious,” Kelce says. During a press conference before the Super Bowl last week. “I think I like to live my life and hope that good things happen to me. But I don’t wear the same underwear every game, that’s not going to happen.”
49ers defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell refuses to break another type of pregame habit. That’s watching movies. Ferrell started this tradition because he “finds solace and inspiration in the world of film.” Go to the team’s official website.
“I just like seeing what’s out there. I love movies and theater, so that’s my way of being open to new things,” Ferrell said in a statement.
And don’t forget to buy some snacks at the store.
“Popcorn, nachos, ICEE, I got all nine. Honestly, when you mix all three flavors of ICEE (blue raspberry, cherry, and cola), it’s a big chunk. Hot for a movie “I also bought a dog. It’s like my cheat meal for the week,” he said.
Beyond Mahomes and Ferrell, there are plenty of other quirky rituals by NLF players who won’t be playing Sunday. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. yahoo sports Earlier this month, he threw up before every game.
“I don’t know what it is. I don’t know. I’m not nervous,” Allen said. “Honestly, I think it’s primal…and I think my body does it naturally.”
Former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson took intensity to a whole new level with a pregame slap in the face. Yes, that’s right. According to the outlet, before Henderson took the field, he asked a member of the training staff to slap him in the face as hard as he could. bleacher report.
Legendary Tom Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, took a softer approach to get fired up for game day. The legendary quarterback, who announced his retirement last year, relied on mantras and special stones to bring him good luck. Brady said the credit for the ceremony goes to his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. CBS Sports 2019 What she values is “the power of intention.” With a trophy cabinet packed with championships, who would argue with Brady’s methods?
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