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Mahomes' Pre-Game Drink Sparks Wild Speculation
21 Sep
Summary
- Mahomes was seen drinking from a bottle before the Colts game.
- Speculation ranged from vodka to pickle juice on social media.
- Mahomes led Chiefs to a 33-30 overtime victory against Indianapolis.
Before the Kansas City Chiefs' Sunday night meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, cameras captured quarterback Patrick Mahomes drinking from a small bottle, igniting widespread speculation online. The liquid's pale yellow hue led some viewers to claim it was alcohol, with one social media post suggesting he was consuming vodka. However, there was no concrete evidence to support these claims.
Reports following the game indicated the drink was likely pickle juice, a substance some NFL players use to combat muscle cramps. This incident occurred as Mahomes continued his recovery from a significant knee injury sustained the previous season. The Chiefs have previously utilized pickle juice as part of their strategy for managing cramps.
Regardless of the beverage's contents, it did not seem to impact Mahomes' performance. He threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns, guiding the Chiefs to a dramatic 33-30 overtime win. Harrison Butker secured the victory with a late field goal. This win moved the Chiefs to a 2-0 record, following their season-opening win against the Denver Broncos.
