NFL Wildcard Game 2024: Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins

The Kansas City Chiefs will play their Wild Card game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. It is a game between two teams that finished the season 11-6. Both the Chiefs and the Dolphins played terrific football throughout the season and now find themselves in the postseason. 

The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champions. They had a phenomenal run last year and reached the pinnacle of the sport for the second time under the Patrick Mahomes era.

They were expected to make another dominant run to the playoffs this year as well; however, it hasn’t been a smooth ride for the team from Kansas City. The Chiefs limped into the postseason and will play a wild card game for the first time since 2020.

The Dolphins, on the other hand, transformed themselves under the guidance of HC Mike McDaniel. The former San Francisco 49ers OC got the opportunity in Miami last year and, after a disappointing end to 2022, has created a mighty juggernaut this year.

Miami this year has been one of the best offensive teams in the league. With weapons such as QB Tua Tagovailoa and receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins have dominated the league offensively. They finished the season with the second-best offense in the league.

The Dolphins have lost their last four games against the Chiefs. They met each other earlier this season in Germany, where the Dolphins lost 21-14. It was a terrific outing for the Chiefs, who got the better of Miami due to a solid Mahomes performance. Both of these teams have played each other 32 times so far, with both teams winning 16 games each.

Here’s all one needs to know about the Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins.

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What time is the AFC Wild Card game?

• Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins
• Day: Saturday, January 13
• Time: 8:00 P.M. ET (7:00 P.M. CT)
• Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

What channel is the AFC Wild Card game on?

• Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins
• Date: Saturday, January 13
• Where to watch: Peacock

The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game will become the first postseason game to air on a streaming platform, with Peacock broadcasting the game. Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline) will be the announcers for the game.

NFL live streaming for AFC Wild Card Game

The game can be streamed via the NBC Peacock app (subscription required), FuboTV (which offers a free trial period), Sling, YouTube TV, or FuboTV. On SiriusXM, listeners can enjoy the game.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins Predicted Lineup

The Kansas City Chiefs will enter their Wild Card game with all their players healthy, except for left tackle Wanya Morris, who has been ruled out for the game because of a concussion. 

Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) and Justyn Ross (hamstring) are the two wide receivers deemed questionable for the contest. Head coach Andy Reid responded, “limited,” when asked about Toney’s role should he participate.

Safety Jevon Holland (knees) and safety DeShone Elliott (calf) are questionable for the Miami Dolphins after missing all of practice this week, though Holland stated he is “optimistic” about playing against the Chiefs. Only wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) are doubtful among Miami’s limited players from the practice week.

NFL Odds and Betting Lines for Chiefs vs. Dolphins

Here are the NFL odds and Betting lines, according to SportsLine, for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game on Saturday.

• Dolphins vs. Chiefs spread: Kansas City -4.5
• Dolphins vs. Chiefs over/under: 43 points
• Dolphins vs. Chiefs money line: Kansas City -226, Miami +184
• MIA: Dolphins have hit the 1H Over in 15 of their last 21 games
• KC: Chiefs have hit the 4Q Under in 17 of their last 20 games

Why the Kansas City Chiefs can win?

The Kansas City Chiefs have the duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. That has been the Chiefs’ recipe for success since the QB came into the league. This year is no different, as both of these players have had a great season. 

Kansas City ranked sixth in passing offense (246.4) and ninth in total offense (351.3) at the end of the season. Mahomes possesses the innate ability to dominate games and lead his team to victory. Furthermore, the Texas Tech product has an 11-3 postseason record.

Mahomes came in eighth in passing touchdowns (27), seventh in QBR (62.9), and sixth in passing yards (4,183). During the Week 9 triumph against the Dolphins, Mahomes completed 20 of 30 passes for 185 yards and two touchdown passes.

Why the Miami Dolphins can win?

If the Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the Miami Dolphins have Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback, has lightning-fast accuracy.

The 25-year-old tied for fifth place in passing touchdowns (29) and led the NFL in passing yards (4,624). This season, he has more than 300 passing yards in five games.

Tyreek Hill, a receiver, is still a superb passer who can blow a defense apart. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection finished first in receiving yards (1,799) and receiving touchdowns (13) during the regular season, despite tying for second in receptions (119).

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