Saturday night's game in Kansas City is poised to be one of the NFL's most frigid encounters in history.

Scheduled for a 7:15 p.m. Central time kickoff this Saturday, the Dolphins and Chiefs anticipate braving severe cold, as the weather forecast hints at frigid temperatures and the chance of snow, with the mercury possibly dipping below zero.

While the temperature in Kansas City is not expected to reach the extreme levels of the Ice Bowl, it will still be considerably cold, creating an ideal football atmosphere for the resilient Kansas City fans ready to endure the chill. Simultaneously, it adds an extra layer of enjoyment for millions of football enthusiasts watching others brave the cold from the comfort of their homes.

At 10 degrees, the temperature marked a stark 30-degree difference from the Dolphins' coldest home game on December 24, 1989, against the Chiefs. The Dolphins faced defeat in their coldest game prior to this, a 14-10 loss in New England. Arrowhead Stadium witnessed its coldest game on December 18, 1983, commencing at an icy 0 degrees.

Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are set to roll into town for a rematch from their Week 9 clash with these two teams. As Wild Card Weekend unfolds, Peacock will be making history by exclusively streaming an NFL postseason game nationwide for the first time. The anticipation is high as Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs prepare to face their former teammate Tyreek Hill, with a revenge or last-laugh narrative poised on the brink.

While some may highlight the Chiefs' impressive 21-0 lead they secured during the Week 9 clash in Germany, it's equally crucial to recognize their second-half struggle, resulting in a 14-0 shutout. This contest proved to be closely contested, irrespective of each team's scoring spree during their respective hot streaks. The statistics reinforce this perspective, presenting a genuinely intriguing box score to reflect upon.

Surprisingly, Miami managed to accumulate more yards than Kansas City during the game, also boasting an average of 0.2 more yards per play on offense. Both teams converted an equal number of third downs, had the same number of possessions, and the disparity in the number of plays run was merely two. The difference in time of possession was less than a full minute. It's essential to approach Week 9's performance with caution, as past play in a limited sample size doesn't necessarily predict future outcomes. While this is an entirely distinct game, the importance of context cannot be overlooked.

Anticipated as the home team for Saturday's game, Kansas City, led by Mahomes and company, is expected to open as narrow favorites for Wild Card Weekend. According to SI Sportsbook, the current line stands at -3.5 as of Monday morning, accompanied by an over/under of 42.5. Kansas City concluded the season with a 9-8 record against the spread, achieving a 4-4 mark at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Throughout the 17-game regular season, Reid's offensive unit surpassed the over only five times.

In the Mahomes era, the Chiefs have managed a 7-4 record against the spread in postseason encounters. The added half-point in this week's scenario introduces a layer of complexity for the opening round of the playoffs, especially when considering the forthcoming weather conditions on Saturday (further details to come). Exercise caution in this context, but the betting outlook for Kansas City doesn't seem overly negative. The combination of historical trends and current data appears to be working in their favor.