The Chiefs have learned to lean on their defense when their offense is struggling to score
— The Kansas City Chiefs sent a warning through the rest of the league on Saturday night, when they ran roughshod over the Miami Dolphins in the fourth-coldest game in NFL history, that they just might still be the team to beat in this year’s playoffs. “We always talk, whenever you play a great offense — or a team that has a great defense — to match it and exceed what they’re going to do,” Chiefs pass rusher George Karlaftis said. That’s what we did, and that’s what you have to do in the playoffs to advance.” WHAT’S WORKING The Chiefs ran for 147 yards against Miami, and while 41 of that came on two scrambles by Mahomes — including the one that ended up shattering his helmet — the total was still substantial. STOCK DOWN Wide receiver Mecole Hardman appeared as if he was getting more ingrained in the offense in the Chiefs’ regular-season finale against the Chargers, when many starters sat out the meaningless game.
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