The freezing temperatures took center stage during Saturday’s Kansas City Chiefs’ 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Andy Reid and his group are heading to the divisional round as they await their opponent and destination next week.
The offense led by Patrick Mahomes and his fantastic chemistry with rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice dominated the Miami secondary. Isiah Pacheco handled business on the ground, powering through the Dolphins’ defense and making their tacklers suffer in the cold weather. Harrison Butker continues to take his game to another level in postseason play as he nailed multiple field goals amidst the challenging weather elements.
The defense was stingy and overpowered the Dolphins’ offense, which couldn’t get in rhythm. George Karlaftis and Trent McDuffie were both drafted in the 2022 class and have elevated their game to star levels and displayed it throughout Saturday’s victory. The secondary was led by L’Jarius Sneed, and a big takeaway from Mike Edwards made Tyreek Hill’s return to Arrowhead Stadium difficult.
The Chiefs face the probability of traveling to Orchard Park, New York, to battle the Buffalo Bills next week if they can defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. A Steeler’s upset victory would guarantee Arrowhead Stadium hosting the divisional round against the Houston Texans.
Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Wild Card victory at freezing Arrowhead Stadium: