Patriots Rookie Kicker Reveals Hilarious Game-Day Superstition — and It Involves a Phil Collins Classic
The New England Patriots may have found their most unexpectedly charming personality of the season — and he’s not a quarterback, linebacker, or breakout wide receiver. It’s their rookie kicker, who just revealed a pre-game superstition so oddly wholesome that fans can’t stop talking about it.
While most NFL players stick to the usual rituals — quiet meditation, intense warmups, or blasting heavy music — the Patriots’ new kicker does the exact opposite. Before every game, just minutes before warmups begin, he puts on his headphones, closes his eyes… and plays Phil Collins’ 1981 classic “In the Air Tonight.”
Yes, that song.
And for him, it’s not just background music — it’s a weekly ritual he refuses to break.
In a locker room interview that instantly went viral among Patriots fans, the rookie shared the story with a grin:
“I don’t know why it started. But now, if I don’t hear the drum solo before I take the field, it feels like bad luck.”
He went on to explain that the tradition began during his final year of college, when a teammate jokingly suggested the track right before a high-pressure kick. He drilled the attempt, his team won, and the superstition was born.
“Ever since,” he laughed, “the drum solo is my green light. When it hits… I’m ready.”
But fans are loving the story for another reason: it perfectly fits the rookie’s personality — easygoing, a little quirky, and refreshingly unpolished in a league full of carefully curated images. Social media flooded with reactions, including:
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“If this man doesn’t air-drum before every kick, I don’t want it.”
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“Patriots just found their most relatable player.”
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“Phil Collins bringing championships to New England — who saw this coming?”
Even former players chimed in, jokingly asking whether the Patriots should start blasting the song over stadium speakers before big kicks.
Coaches, meanwhile, seem amused — and supportive. One staff member reportedly told local media, “Hey, if he keeps making his kicks, we’ll let him listen to whatever he wants.”
And so far, it seems to be working. The rookie has been surprisingly consistent under pressure, hitting several long-range kicks and quickly earning trust from both teammates and fans.
Whether it’s skill, confidence, or Phil Collins’ legendary drum break giving him the edge, one thing is certain: New England has embraced the superstition wholeheartedly.
And now, every Patriots fan knows exactly what to listen for before a big kick —
“I can feel it… coming in the air tonight…”
💬 What do you think of the rookie’s superstition? Funny, iconic, or surprisingly genius? Drop your thoughts below!
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