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Instabreakdown: Chiefs’ defense holds Miami down for Wild Card win

On Saturday night of Super Wild Card Weekend, the 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins advanced the team to next weekend’s Divisional round.

Offense

Despite the freezing temperatures — four degrees below zero at kickoff — the Chiefs’ offense came out unafraid to drop back and throw. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes captained the unit from the opening drive, where he dropped back on five of the possession’s nine plays; the final one was a touchdown from the red zone.

Kansas City’s main pass catchers took advantage of the team’s willingness to throw.