Chiefs vs. Dolphins: Patrick Mahomes-led offense should benefit vs. depleted Miami in prime-time playoff game

The NFL playoffs are finally here. And in our first prime-time game of the weekend, the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will play host to the Miami Dolphins.

Kansas City uncharacteristically struggled for large portions of this season and finished just 11-6, capturing the AFC’s No. 3 seed. The Dolphins seemed like they had the AFC East all wrapped up before the injury bug bit them down the stretch, and they ended up losing both the division and home-field advantage.

Which of these teams will advance to the divisional round? We’ll find out soon enough. Before we break down the matchup, here’s a look at how you can watch the game.

How to watch 

Date: Saturday, Jan. 13 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
Stream the game here with Peacock
Follow: CBS Sports App   
Odds: Chiefs -4; O/U 44.5 (via SportsLine consensus odds)

When the Dolphins have the ball

This will be a theme: The Dolphins are coming into this game very banged up. Jaylen Waddle and Raheem Mostert are each listed as questionable for this game after sitting out the final two weeks of the regular season and getting in a full slate of limited practices this week. Tyreek Hill does not have an injury designation, but was limited all week due to the ankle and quad injuries he’s been playing with down the stretch of the season. Tua Tagovailoa was not on the injury report at all this week, but we know he has been dealing with a shoulder injury. Luckily, Miami’s offensive line should be back at something resembling full strength after Terron Armstead returned to a full practice on Thursday, and De’Von Achane was listed as a full participant as well. 

In a game where the weather is likely to be a significant factor — we’re looking at single-digit temperatures with a wind chill factor around -30 degrees, as well as massive wind gusts throughout the second half –…


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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-01-12 14:16:32

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