Mahomes showcased his prowess with a 262-yard passing performance, connecting with Rashee Rice eight times for 130 yards and a touchdown. He also displayed his agility with daring runs that resulted in crucial first downs. Isiah Pacheco contributed significantly by rushing for 89 yards and scoring another touchdown, contributing to the Chiefs’ dominant 26-7 victory vs Miami Dolphins in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
The reigning Super Bowl champs, led by Harrison Butker’s four successful field goals, seem to be gearing up for another impressive playoff run.
On the flip side, the injury-plagued Dolphins (11-7) struggled to resemble the dynamic offense that led the league in yards. Tua Tagovailoa faced relentless pressure from the NFL’s second-ranked defense, and despite Tyreek Hill’s 53-yard TD catch, the Dolphins managed only 264 yards in total.
The game kicked off in bone-chilling conditions at Arrowhead Stadium, setting a record at minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-20 Celsius). However, it was the biting wind gusts exceeding 25 mph, resulting in a wind chill of minus-27 degrees, that truly made the weather miserable for everyone involved. Despite the harsh conditions, the Chiefs emerged victorious and demonstrated their resilience in adverse weather.