Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, sparked a wave of speculation among NFL fans when a clip surfaced of him appearing to take a mysterious drink before the game against the Indianapolis Colts. In the video, Mahomes tilts his head back for a quick swig, leading many to humorously suggest he might be drinking vodka prior to kickoff.

As the Chiefs geared up for Week 2, aiming to build on their first victory, Mahomes’ peculiar pre-game ritual quickly became a trending topic online. Fans flooded social media, trying to pinpoint the beverage in question. Some viewers, who noticed the incident live, expressed their disbelief, with one stating, “Knew I wasn’t tripping when watching that LMAOOOOOOO”, and another admitting, “I had to do a double check.”

The playful banter escalated, with fans joking about needing to ease their nerves due to the Chiefs’ wide receivers’ performance, with comments like, “With those WR’s he’s throwing too, I would’ve been downing shots like a Friday night.” Others speculated on more plausible drink options, suggesting it might be pickle juice to prevent cramps or a refreshing lemon cello shot. The creativity of the comments continued as fans cheered him on, urging him to chug “whatever works.”

However, amidst the lighthearted theories, one fan dismissed the vodka idea, stating emphatically, “That’s not no damn vodka.” In fact, the drink in question was later identified as pickle juice, a known remedy used by the Chiefs to stave off muscle cramps.

This incident serves as a reminder of how a brief video can incite speculation and humor when it involves a superstar like Mahomes. For him, it was simply another part of his pre-game routine.