Patrick Mahomes will play one of the most important games of this season on Saturday. He also took a much-needed respite in Week 18 to return to the gridiron stronger when they welcome the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead. However, last week, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was reportedly injured with persistent ankle concerns, and this has caused a bit of fear within the Chiefdom.

The Chiefs locked themselves up as the No. 3 seed, and per the NFL playoff rules, they will face off against the sixth seed, i.e., the Dolphins, in the AFC wildcard round on January 13. But before the game, Patrick Mahomes appeared in a pre-game press conference talking about his preparations and the cold weather in the Phins’ game. He also shared an update on his ankle injury, stating the main reason for the injuries.

Is Patrick Mahomes prepared for the rematch?

Patrick Mahomes appeared in a press conference, talking to the media and sharing his readiness and preparation for the thrilling rematch. Mahomes was asked for an update on his ankle injury and if he got any benefits from his absence last week. The 28-year-old QB replied that it allowed him to get healthy, which is a crucial aspect at the end of the season when everyone is a bit “banged” up.

He also mentioned that watching other hard-working players get opportunities and win was like an energy boost. When asked if he needed a physical break, considering any potential and persisting issues with his ankle, Mahomes jokingly commented, “I’m just getting old, man. I need a break every once in a while.” Furthermore, he expressed hope to manage that in future seasons.

Therefore, not playing the Week 18 game has helped Mahomes get that much-needed rest for the wildcard round against Miami.

Important points to remember before the Chiefs vs. Dolphins!

The Dolphins were the No. 2 seed. However, they lost their Week 18 game, and as a result, they will be facing the Chiefs in a rematch of the AFC playoffs. The teams met in November last year, holding top records at that time (6-2). The Chiefs won that matchup with 21-14 in Frankfurt, Germany.

An exciting aspect of this game will be the return of Tyreek Hill to Arrowhead Stadium, his former team’s home ground, where he played for six seasons and contributed to the Chiefs’ first Super Bowl win. Additionally, another thrill on Saturday would be because of bone-chilling weather.

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The upcoming game at Arrowhead, set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET, is anticipated to be one of the coldest in recent NFL history, with extremely low temperatures expected, presenting a significant contrast to the warm conditions in Miami.

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