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Brian Baldinger breaks down Chiefs’ Wild Card win vs. Dolphins

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger broke down the #Chiefs’ Wild Card win over the #Dolphins on Twitter after Saturday’s game.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ exceptional win over the Miami Dolphins was a heartening display for the defending Super Bowl champions. Both sides of the ball got in rhythm early for Kansas City, and NFL analyst Brian Baldinger gave his full breakdown of all the action from the Chiefs’ victory on Sunday.

From their lockdown defense to the quietly dominant offensive display by Patrick Mahomes and Rashee Rice, Baldinger had his hands full getting all the best film uploaded to Twitter.

While he commented on several ways that Miami successfully attacked Kansas City, his notes for the Chiefs were overwhelmingly positive, and hinted at a deep respect for Andy Reid’s squad.

No win comes easily in the NFL, and few pundits know more about the brutal conditions of playoff football than Baldinger, who made a point to applaud Kansas City’s toughness in the game.

Check out some of his best breakdowns from the game below:

WATCH: Postgame speeches from Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes after win vs. Dolphins

Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes gave tremendous locker room speeches after the #Chiefs’ win over the #Dolphins on Saturday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs earned their first win of the 2023 AFC Playoffs on Saturday night by defeating the Miami Dolphins on a bitterly cold night at Arrowhead Stadium.

Their dominant triumph over Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill was a masterclass on both sides of the ball in absolutely brutal weather. Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes were seen giving post-game speeches after the impressive victory, congratulating their teammates on a job well done.

While the Chiefs’ opponent for the Divisional round of the playoffs hasn’t yet been determined, Kansas City’s tremendous showing against the Dolphins will ensure that the reigning Super Bowl champions have a wind at their backs next week.

Both Reid and Mahomes seemed confident in the team’s ability to continue competing for a ring after their Wild Card win. The reigning MVP said it best in this video, ending his comments with an elated message:

“We ain’t done.”

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was perfect on field goal attempts vs. Dolphins

#Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker didn’t miss any of his field goal attempts against the #Dolphins on Saturday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs offense was firing on all cylinders against the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round of the playoffs but only managed to score two touchdowns.

The defending Super Bowl champions relied on kicker Harrison Butker for the majority of their points in the frigid conditions at Arrowhead Stadium last night, and the former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket didn’t disappoint.

Butker nailed every kick he attempted in the game, going four-for-four on three-point tries and two-for-two on his extra-point attempts.

He ended the game as Kansas City’s leading scorer, accounting for more than half of the Chiefs’ 27 points.

Without his steady presence in clutch moments, Kansas City would have to rely on Patrick Mahomes even more than it already does to score points. In less-than-ideal weather conditions, the Chiefs needed to capitalize on every opportunity they had to build on their lead against Miami, and Butker answered the call.

Expect the two-time Super Bowl champion to continue being a rock for Kansas City as the Chiefs look to keep their season alive during the Divisional round of the AFC Playoffs next week.

LOOK: Taylor Swift was giving Chiefs fans ‘high fours’ after Rashee Rice touchdown

Taylor Swift was spotted passing out “high fours” after Rashee Rice’s touchdown against the #Dolphins on Saturday night.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift braved the elements to watch the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Miami Dolphins in Saturday night’s Wild Card showdown at Arrowhead Stadium.

The game’s broadcasters did their best to minimize the number of cuts to Swift’s reactions during the playoff matchup, but one fan in the stands caught a great view of her unique celebrations after big plays by Rashee Rice.

Swift was seen giving fellow fans “high fours” following Rice’s touchdown against Miami, which could spark a new tradition for the playoffs in Chiefs Kingdom. Rice, who dons the No. 4 jersey for Kansas City, was the team’s leading receiver in the game and a key part of the Chiefs’ dominant victory.

While some fans aren’t fond of Swift’s attendance at Arrowhead Stadium, moments like this are priceless and serve to show that the 12-time Grammy winner is invested not only in her boyfriend’s team but the game of football at large.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes explains his broken helmet situation vs. Dolphins

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes explains the situation with his broken helmet against the Miami #Dolphins

The frigid cold didn’t hamper the Kansas City Chiefs offense as they found a groove in front of the faithful Arrowhead Stadium crowd. The chill in the air had the Miami Dolphins frozen and broken offensively, as the latter had a unique effect on a member of the Chiefs.

The competitive mindset of Patrick Mahomes has shown its face for better and worse this season as another chapter was added to his legacy on Saturday. Mahomes explained to reporters after the game for the broken helmet he suffered after a red zone scramble.

“I’m sure it had to do with it being really cold,” Mahomes said. “I didn’t know what had happened at the moment. But I got in the huddle, and everybody was telling me I was like, I got y’all, but I’m not coming out the game. We could figure out on the sidelines and hoping we scored obviously, we didn’t get in the endzone. But yeah, it was a first for me.”

Mahomes would discuss the complicated process on the sidelines to find a suitable replacement helmet. He was shown on television visibly frustrated while trying on several helmets.

“They have a backup out there; we’ll talk about where we store the backup because it was frozen,” Mahomes explained. “So when I tried to put it on, it was completely frozen. I couldn’t get it on. I think we got a picture of it; it didn’t look great, but we were able to adjust it on the sideline, get it warmed up a little bit, and get rolling from there.”

The new helmet replacement worked well the rest of the game as the Chiefs successfully put away Miami to punch their ticket to the divisional round next week.

Patrick Mahomes earned Chiefs’ postseason rushing record vs. Dolphins

Patrick Mahomes now has the most postseason rushing yards in #Chiefs history after his dominant performance against the #Dolphins.

Patrick Mahomes is known for his ability to move the ball through the air in the Kansas City Chiefs offense, but his work on the ground proved to be the difference against the Miami Dolphins in Saturday’s AFC Wild Card showdown.

With 41 yards rushing, Mahomes spearheaded the Chiefs’ offensive attack with Isiah Pacheco in brutally cold conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. The pair combined to pick up 130 hard-fought yards on the ground to help Kansas City clinch a 26-7 victory.

According to the Chiefs’ game notes, the reigning MVP’s efforts were enough to earn him a top spot on Kansas City’s franchise leaderboard for the postseason. He passed legendary running back Marcus Allen to sit alone atop the list of Chiefs greats with 425 career postseason rushing yards.

While Kansas City isn’t likely to continue relying on Mahomes to win games with his feet, Andy Reid and the Chiefs coaching staff will be sure to take efforts like the one he put together against Miami whenever they can get them.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid praised WR Rashee Rice’s relentless work ethic

#Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised wide receiver Rashee Rice’s relentless work ethic after Kansas City’s win over the #Dolphins.

The Kansas City Chiefs pushed through the dreadful conditions at Arrowhead Stadium to dominate a talented Miami Dolphins team in the Wild Card round Saturday. The cold weather didn’t affect the offense; it seemed warm, and the ball moved down the field regularly.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was proud of his players on both sides of the ball and expressed it openly in his post-game comments to the media. He highlighted the fantastic play of rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice.

“We were hoping that he was as good as we saw at SMU, and I’ll tell you the best part about him is that he just keeps working,” Reid explained. “I mean, he’s relentless with that, and he’s got a good relationship, he’s got Pat’s (Patrick Mahomes) respect, and he wants to do it the right way. I know how many times I’ve stood up in front of you we’re this close with him. He’s getting better every week. So I think we’ve seen that the last four, five games.”

Rice’s performance set the new franchise rookie playoff record for yards in a game, finishing with eight catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. He has immediately taken the reigns as the team’s primary wide receiver.

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Wild Card round vs. Dolphins?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the wild card round victory over the #Dolphins. | from: @EdEastonJr

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:

Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ dominant Wild Card win vs. Dolphins

Twitter went wild after the #Chiefs’ Wild Card win over the #Dolphins in frosty conditions at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the Divisional round of the 2023 AFC Playoffs after beating the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night.

Frigid temperatures and a nearly-frozen playing surface couldn’t keep the defending Super Bowl champions from putting together a well-rounded performance, and Miami couldn’t seem to find its footing to conquer the elements.

Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes looked like his old self against the Dolphins, and second-year sensation Isiah Pacheco dominated Miami on the ground.

The Chiefs’ resurgent defense held strong in the bitter cold too, allowing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to throw for just 199 yards and holding Tyreek Hill in check through the second half.

This win was a defining moment in Kansas City’s 2023 championship defense campaign, and the Chiefs’ accomplishment in the frosty conditions won’t soon be forgotten by fans who were in attendance.

Users on social media posted about Kansas City’s win after the final score was finalized late on Saturday night.

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions to the Chiefs’ win below:

WATCH: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco scores clutch fourth-quarter TD vs. Dolphins

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco scored this clutch touchdown in the fourth quarter against the #Dolphins on Saturday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs got out to a 19-point lead against the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round of the playoffs after second-year running back Isiah Pacheco scampered for a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown.

Pacheco has been one of Kansas City’s most consistent players in the game and has provided the Chiefs’ offense a much-needed spark in the frigid conditions at Arrowhead Stadium.

Head coach Andy Reid called his name near the goal line late in the fourth quarter of the AFC heavyweight matchup, and Pacheco answered the call with a gritty run that added six points to Kansas City’s lead.

Check out his gritty touchdown run here:

This game has been defined by the Chiefs’ resilience in the sub-zero temperatures, and this run may prove to be all the reigning Super Bowl champions needed to advance to the next round of the playoffs.

Fans should stay tuned to see if Kansas City can close out the game.