The Secret Signal Patrick Mahomes Sends After Every Touchdown

Q: Who is Patrick Mahomes pointing at?

He is pointing specifically at his offensive linemen—the players (like the left tackle, center, or right guard) who are responsible for blocking the defenders and giving him time to throw.

Okay, football fans. Let's play a game. I want you to pull up any Patrick Mahomes touchdown highlight reel on YouTube. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Watch the crazy throws. The no-look passes. The absolute wizardry that makes him Patrick Mahomes. But this time, I want you to ignore the ball. Ignore the receiver catching it. Ignore the fireworks.

Watch only Mahomes. Watch what he does in the three seconds immediately after the ball is caught for a touchdown.

Did you see it?

The Patrick Mahomes Touchdown Point : A silent Thank You

Patrick Mahomes pointing in a dramatic silhouette after a touchdown

The first instinct isn't to celebrate - it's to point

The Mahomes Point: What You're Missing

It’s easy to miss. In all the chaos of an NFL end zone, with 70,000 people screaming and teammates starting their celebrations, Mahomes has a tiny, almost invisible ritual. Before he chest-bumps Travis Kelce, before he points to the sky, he always, always does one thing first.

He finds one of his offensive linemen and points.

It's not a celebration for the crowd; it's a specific, deliberate signal to one man. In that single gesture is a silent, "Thank you - your block made this happen."

I’m not kidding. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gesture. A quick, sharp point of his index finger, like he’s saying, “You. That was because of you.”

How I Discovered This Tiny Ritual

A silhouette of Mahomes making his signature pointing gesture toward the sideline

This isn't a one-time thing. It's a consistent ritual seen across different games

I first noticed it during that epic Chiefs-Ravens game in September 2023. Mahomes scrambled right and launched a perfect pass to the corner of the end zone. The camera stayed on the receiver, but in the very corner of the screen, you could see Mahomes. The second the ref’s arms went up, his head snapped around, he locked eyes with his left tackle, and - point.

I thought it was a fluke. A one-time thing.

So I started watching for it. And I found it. Again, and again, and again. A playoff touchdown against the Bills - point. A Monday night game against the Eagles - point. It’s his silent, automatic pilot signal of gratitude.

Why This Small Gesture Matters

This isn't in the playbook. No coach is telling him, "Alright Pat, after you throw a 60-yard touchdown, make sure you acknowledge the right guard first." This is 100% pure, organic Mahomes. It’s a tiny window into the kind of leadership that makes teammates want to run through a wall for you.

In a league of massive egos, where the quarterback is often the superstar on the mountain, Mahomes’ first instinct is to shine a light on the guys in the trenches. The guys who get mud on their jerseys so his can stay clean. It’s a small act, but man, does it speak volumes.

Dramatic silhouette of an NFL quarterback pointing, symbolizing leadership

A tiny gesture that reveals everything about his leadership

So next time you see the Chiefs score, don't just watch the magic. Watch the magician. Watch for the point. It’s the quietest, classiest, and most consistent part of his entire highlight reel. And honestly? It might just be the best part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Patrick Mahomes do after he throws a touchdown?

A:Right after a touchdown, before any major celebration, Patrick Mahomes has a tiny ritual: he immediately finds one of his offensive linemen and points at them. It's his silent way of saying, "You made this happen."

Q: Why does Patrick Mahomes point after a touchdown?

A:He points as a specific gesture of gratitude and recognition towards his offensive line. In the chaos of the end zone, it's his first instinct to acknowledge the players who protected him and made the touchdown possible.

Q: Is the point a planned celebration or a genuine reaction?

A:It appears to be a completely genuine reaction. It's not a choreographed team celebration; it's a quick, personal signal from Mahomes to his linemen that happens organically right after the play ends.

Q: Does Patrick Mahomes point after every touchdown?

A:While it's difficult to confirm every single one, this pointing gesture is a remarkably consistent pattern. You can observe it after the vast majority of his touchdown passes, making it a defining part of his post-TD routine.

Q: Who is Patrick Mahomes pointing at?

A:He is pointing specifically at his offensive linemen - the players (like the left tackle, center, or right guard) who are responsible for blocking the defenders and giving him time to throw.

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The Secret Signal Patrick Mahomes Sends After Every Touchdown