Kansas City, Missouri – The Miami Dolphins are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in what is likely to be the coldest game in franchise history. While the Dolphins would have been playing in the warm weather of Miami if they had beaten the Buffalo Bills in Week 18, their loss has now sent them to the freezing temperatures of Kansas City. When the game kicks off on Saturday night, the temperature is expected to be around 5 degrees with a wind chill of -10, according to the National Weather Service. This will make it the coldest game the Dolphins have ever played in.
The Dolphins have a poor track record in cold weather games, having lost 10 straight games when the kickoff temperature is 40 degrees or below. They now face the possibility of playing in the coldest game in their history, surpassing the previous record set in Kansas City in 2008 when the temperature was 10 degrees at kickoff.
If the temperature drops to 5 degrees, this game will also become the coldest game the NFL has seen since December 2016. The Chiefs, on the other hand, have a history of performing well in cold weather games. In their past 10 home games with temperatures under 40 degrees, the Chiefs have a 9-1 record, including a perfect 4-0 in the playoffs.
The forecast for Saturday’s game initially predicted a temperature of 10 degrees at kickoff, but that number has dropped over the past two days. If the temperature continues to drop, it could also break the Chiefs’ franchise record for coldest game ever played, which currently stands at 0.5 degrees in 1983.
In NFL history, there have only been four games with a kickoff temperature below zero. If the temperature drops to -1, this game could join the ranks of the coldest games of all time. Fans attending the game will have to endure single-digit temperatures and wind chills between -10 and -16.
As the Dolphins brace themselves for the frigid conditions, the Chiefs are likely to welcome the cold weather. Their past success in similar games gives them an advantage and a favorable record in home games with temperatures under 40 degrees.
In conclusion, the Miami Dolphins are heading to Kansas City for what could be the coldest game in franchise history. With temperatures expected to be around 5 degrees and a wind chill of -10, the Dolphins face the challenge of playing in freezing conditions. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have a strong track record in cold weather games, which may give them an edge. The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on both teams’ playoff journey.