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.
FINAL: The @Chiefs get a #SuperWildCard win in the cold! #NFLPlayoffs #MIAvsKC pic.twitter.com/s3AErcJCZV
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2024
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:
Miami 👏 feasted 👏 on 👏 bad 👏 teams https://t.co/Xbv2OMnrBG
— Stuart Allard (@heystu818) January 14, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs are out to defend their title! They eliminate the Miami Dolphins 26-7 at frigid Arrowhead Stadium as the temp hit as low as -9 degrees. WR Rashee Rice exploded for 8 catches, 130 yards with a TD. KC awaits their divisional round opponent. #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/fCjJu1mDnm
— The Rundown (@TheRundownWQAQ) January 14, 2024
No one in their right mind thought Miami had any chance in that stadium, in those temperatures, and against that man. https://t.co/w3ZjTDIisZ
— Anthony M. Johnson (@Real_AJohnson) January 14, 2024
Mahomes is a monster in the playoffs https://t.co/Os22ziEt87
— K.O. (@KhiefKo) January 14, 2024
1-0. On to the Divisional! #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/u2biLAndaS
— Xzavier Latchison (@xlatchison98) January 14, 2024
They were strong right from the start. Solid effort in incredibly cold weather. https://t.co/CSLP0QvZuR
— Kamaiki (@IanTaukuro) January 14, 2024
Don’t Jump on the Wagon Now!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/SZCT1wsg4L
— THE SAVIOR (@Say_lilcorey) January 14, 2024
WE BACK! https://t.co/F0J5ac3jBF
— Nathan Miller (@n_mil22) January 14, 2024
Congrats everyone on surviving the game https://t.co/QLfkdmwfqL pic.twitter.com/Ff9CvbEoU6
— 🫡 Minoru-kun🫶 (@Minoru79) January 14, 2024
https://t.co/efJwtkTrmX pic.twitter.com/e2pRuiZfDN
— Matt Stagner (@stagdsp) January 14, 2024
Beyond well done, keep it going❤🧡🥳🥳 #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/zAEibNfkAR pic.twitter.com/9b1kHBbtPX
— 🍀EstherG🍀 (@Neuro2343) January 14, 2024
See ya in the Divisionals #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/CQpDTQM3Lw
— Chiefs Rewards (@ChiefsRewards) January 14, 2024
What y'all got to say now??? https://t.co/WvKv3ghQn8
— Jerry The Younger (@JerryWyCo) January 14, 2024
Love this city and this team so much. https://t.co/0boVu2Tq6n
— Pranav Sriraman (@PranavSriraman) January 14, 2024
Can’t feel anything on my body currently but we got the W 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/AzYaBBdnpK
— Angel McGee (@SheIsAMcGee) January 14, 2024
This is the best I’ve felt about this team all year. We’re rolling. Lets go!! #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/E56yV1G3rQ
— Zach Tuttle (@ZachTuttle) January 14, 2024
The title defense begins with a great win at Arrowhead!
How bout those CHIEEEEEEEFS!!! https://t.co/mdbe0EvaXO
— Kip Helt (@khelt5) January 14, 2024
Great playoff win baby, onto the Divisional Round 😤💯 Good things happen when the offense only focuses on Mahomes, Pacheco, Rashee Rice, and Kelce. Defense played amazing today holding the Dolphins to 7, L’Jarius Sneed, Trent McDuffie were clamps in coverage today https://t.co/5DsiF5dgLk
— Rashee Rice SZN 🍙4️⃣🚀 (@MahomesKelceTD) January 14, 2024
Rice. Pacheco. CHIEFS DEFENSE…… FOR THE WIN !!!! #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/4ZYBbZVeAz
— Keith G. Wallace (@Kgwace) January 14, 2024
I remember a time when playoff wins never happened for the Chiefs. What an era https://t.co/F1ESFTHfD8
— Jonathan Cooper (@JCooperTV) January 14, 2024
Could've easily been worse. Total beatdown.
Great start to the playoffs! #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/4LyLx0aiXZ
— Andrew Shepard (@The_Shep_) January 14, 2024
1 down. 3 more to go. At Buffalo or home against the Texans. This defense is that type that helped Brady to his! Mahomes was sensational and so was rice. Everyone else was locked in. Good to see https://t.co/ZjaXp80Rkq
— Cam (@iCam03) January 14, 2024
With great defense in bitter cold conditions, Kansas City beat Miami 26-7 in the NFL Playoffs
Patrick Mahomes was 23-41 for 262 yards & 1 TD
Mahomes is now 11-1 in temperatures below 40.
The Dolphins are 0-11 when the temperature is below 40 degrees! https://t.co/1ErMK4cvKZ
— Pete Christy (@pchristy11) January 14, 2024
Reports of their demise were greatly exaggerated https://t.co/Qp1hk4N97J
— Jackson Schneider (@JBane87) January 14, 2024
THAT. IS. GAME.
GOOD NIGHT TYREEK https://t.co/08F1nbnh0v
— Xo ❤️ (@Pachecx0) January 14, 2024
