{"id":1621,"date":"2024-01-15T08:21:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T08:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.24hscore.com\/?p=1621"},"modified":"2024-01-15T08:21:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T08:21:17","slug":"chiefs-defeat-dolphins-in-nfl-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/american-football\/chiefs-defeat-dolphins-in-nfl-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL roundup: Stroud leads Texans past Browns, Chiefs defeat Dolphins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the NFL playoffs&#8217; opening round, the Kansas City Chiefs advanced further in their quest for a Super Bowl title defense, dominating the Miami Dolphins with a 26-7 victory at the bitterly cold Arrowhead Stadium. The game took place in frigid conditions, with a temperature of -4 Fahrenheit (-20C) at kickoff, marked as the fourth-coldest game in NFL history, exacerbated by wind chill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kansas City&#8217;s quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Harrison Butker contributed with four successful field goals. The Chiefs&#8217; defense effectively contained Miami&#8217;s potentially explosive offense. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the hosts demonstrated resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wildcard round began with the Houston Texans, led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, securing a decisive 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, bringing an end to veteran Joe Flacco&#8217;s comeback story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the freezing temperatures at Arrowhead Stadium, notable personalities were present, including pop icon Taylor Swift, who came to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Swift wore a Chiefs-themed down coat featuring the star tight end&#8217;s number 87. The extreme cold even led to Chiefs coach Andy Reid&#8217;s trademark mustache freezing by halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the challenging weather, Mahomes stated, &#8220;We knew it was going to be cold, but all week we were preaching let&#8217;s come in there with that fire and just get after it and see what happens.&#8221; Mahomes connected with rookie Rashee Rice for a touchdown on the game&#8217;s opening drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Latest<a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/american-football\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> American Football <\/a>League Scores &amp; Updates<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CHIEFS WIN.<br><br>On to the next. See you next week, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#ChiefsKingdom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oy67MSmjPI\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Oy67MSmjPI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chiefs\/status\/1746398709716295888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 14, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travis Kelce made seven receptions for 71 yards, and Isiah Pacheco ran the ball 23 times, accumulating 82 yards and scoring a touchdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The severe cold appeared to impact the game, as Patrick Mahomes experienced a cracked helmet in the second half due to a hit. Adjusting to a replacement took time, with the new helmet frozen and requiring warming before Mahomes could wear it. Despite this distraction, Mahomes and the Chiefs secured a spot in the playoffs&#8217; divisional round for the sixth consecutive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, the dynamic offense of the Miami Dolphins struggled to ignite, with Kansas City&#8217;s defense consistently pressuring quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tyreek Hill managed a 53-yard touchdown catch but was otherwise contained by his former team, resulting in the Dolphins finishing with only 264 total yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Houston matchup, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud continued his remarkable debut season, throwing three touchdowns in the first half to outshine veteran Joe Flacco. The 38-year-old Super Bowl winner, brought out of semi-retirement by the Cleveland Browns due to quarterback injuries, couldn&#8217;t match Stroud&#8217;s performance. Stroud completed 16 of 21 passes for 274 yards without interceptions, and the Browns&#8217; defense failed to sack him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nico Collins received a touchdown pass from Stroud, contributing to Houston&#8217;s 10-7 lead. Stroud&#8217;s connections with Brevin Jordan for a 76-yard TD and Dalton Schultz for a 37-yard strike extended the Texans&#8217; lead to 24-14 at halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Houston&#8217;s defense played a pivotal role in the second half, intercepting Flacco twice and returning both for touchdowns. Stroud&#8217;s exceptional performance led to a victory, making him the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game at 22 years and 102 days, surpassing Michael Vick&#8217;s record set in 2002. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans praised Stroud, describing him as a &#8220;special young man&#8221; who consistently excels in critical moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">H-TOWN, LET\u2019S HEAR IT ?\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Cne07XmYhH\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Cne07XmYhH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoustonTexans\/status\/1746333025170841986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 14, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facing intense pressure, Flacco released a pass that was intercepted by Steven Nelson, resulting in an 82-yard touchdown return. Shortly thereafter, a Flacco pass intended for Harrison Bryant was picked off by Christian Harris, who ran it back for a 36-yard touchdown. The Texans secured their victory early in the fourth quarter with a 19-yard touchdown run by running back Devin Singletary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the team&#8217;s success, Stroud emphasized the collective effort, acknowledging the crucial contributions of his teammates, including the offensive line, tight ends, running backs, receivers, and the defense. &#8220;We&#8217;ve got just to keep it going,&#8221; Stroud remarked, underscoring the importance of teamwork in their accomplishments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the NFL playoffs&#8217; opening round, the Kansas City Chiefs advanced further in their quest for a Super Bowl title defense, dominating the Miami Dolphins with a 26-7 victory at the bitterly cold Arrowhead Stadium. 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