why does patrick mahomes wiggle his fingers

Patrick Mahomes wiggles his fingers during games as a subconscious habit that signals he is "in the zone" and locked in competitively. This finger-wiggling is a reaction to wanting to maintain momentum on the Kansas City Chiefs' side and get the next play called quickly to keep pressure on the opposing defense. Mahomes himself has compared this to basketball teams going on runs that force the opponent to call timeouts, emphasizing that keeping an up-tempo offense puts the defense under stress. His head coach Andy Reid has said Mahomes often doesn't even realize he is doing it, and his teammates recognize it as a sign that Mahomes is fully focused and ready for the next play. The behavior, while unique and somewhat strange-looking, clearly works well for Mahomes and the Chiefs as they aim to sustain offensive momentum and quick play execution.