Tasked with some tough decisions last offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs prioritized guard Trey Smith and traded away veteran offensive lineman Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a future pick, as they looked to shed salary.
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How to watch today’s Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs game: Wild Card livestream options, kickoff time
If you tune in to just one NFL game this Super Wild Card Weekend, you’ll want to watch the wild Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs game today, the second of a terrific Saturday football doubleheader.
There’s a catch though: This game won’t be broadcast over-the-air on NBC or any other cable TV channel across most of the country. The Dolphins vs. Chiefs matchup is the first-ever streaming-exclusive playoff game. So if you want to watch it, you’ll need a subscription to Peacock.
Here’s what you need to know to watch today’s Peacock-exclusive NFL Wild Card game.
How and when to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs Wild Card game
The Wild Card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs will be played on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m ET (5:00 p.m. PT). The game will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Kansas City and Miami residents can catch the game on their local NBC affiliate via cable TV or a digital TV antenna.
How to watch today’s Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs Wild Card game: Peacock
The Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs will only be available to Peacock subscribers. Fortunately, it’s easy and cost-effective to subscribe to Peacock, especially now that it’s on sale ahead of the game for 50% off.
Peacock offers its subscribers live streaming access to NFL games that air on NBC, Big Ten football, Premier League soccer and WWE wrestling (including formerly PPV-only events such as Wrestlemania). The streamer hosts 80,000 hours worth of recorded content to watch as well, including hit movies and TV series such as “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.”
Peacock Premium is regularly $6 per month, or $60 per year. Right now, however, Peacock is offering a half-off deal on annual Peacock subscriptions. New subscribers can join for just $30 per year and enjoy today’s Wild Card game (plus the NBC-aired game Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions tomorrow).
Not interested in keeping Peacock after watching the Dolphins vs. Chiefs game? Then we recommend signing up for the $6 per month plan, even though it’s not on sale. You can easily cancel your Peacock subscription after the game.
Top features of Peacock:
- Peacock airs NFL matchups airing live on NBC (that’s Sunday Night Football and special NFL regular season and special NFL playoff Saturday games).
- Peacock features plenty of current and classic NBC and Bravo TV shows.
- Subscribers get access to Peacock’s massive library of record content, plus Peacock originals including “Poker Face” and “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip”.
If you want to catch the game on your phone — and all the football still ahead in the postseason — check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.
Top features of NFL+:
- You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
- NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
- Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.
If you’re waiting for Saturday’s game to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon’s new NFL fan shop. The Amazon NFL fan shop is filled to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You’ll find Kansas City jerseys, Miami Dolphins team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great deals for the NFL fan in your life. There are plenty of deals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-see deals on TVs for watching football.
Tap the button below to head directly to the NFL fan shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.
2024 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend schedule
The 2024 NFL Season Super Wild Card Weekend schedule is below. All times Eastern.
Saturday January 13, 2024
- Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, Sling TV)
- Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:00 p.m. (Peacock exclusive)
Sunday January 14, 2024
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)
- Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. (Fox, Sling TV)
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions, 8:00 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, Sling TV)
Monday, January 15, 2024
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Sling TV)
Storylines we followed in the 2023 NFL regular season
Important dates to remember:
- The 2023 NFL regular season ran through Jan. 7, 2024.
- Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
- Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.
Taylor Swift’s NFL era: Looking back on the 2023 NFL regular season, it’s clear the biggest story of the 2023 NFL season was Taylor Swift (Travis Kelce, too). Swift’s appearances at NFL stadiums including Lambeau, Gillette and Arrowhead sent Swifties of all ages into a frenzy that nearly overwhelmed the league itself. Football purists found the intrusion and Swift-related attention unnerving, but the pop sensation brought millions of new fans to the game. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seem to be going strong, which means fans can expect to see Taylor herself in the stands of Kansas City Chiefs playoff games as her schedule allows. Football fans may find it slightly annoying. But if the attention (and new audience) Taylor brought to professional NFL football just by showing up wasn’t proof enough, it’s Taylor’s world and we’re all just living in it — one era at a time.
Is this the Cowboys year? Being a Dallas Cowboys fan requires a Texas-sized emotional commitment. Last season, fans gutted through quarterback Dak Prescott’s winning record (not in a good way) of most interceptions thrown in the 2022-2023 season. Dak whittled his interceptions down this season and the Cowboys managed the unthinkable — they toppled the mighty Philadelphia Eagles from their perch atop the NFC East in Week 14. But the Cowboys’ 31-10 upset loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 is the kind of play that makes Cowboys fans weary. The Cowboys could go all the way to the Super Bowl this season, but it won’t be without taking fans on an emotional rollercoaster best left at an amusement park.
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Kansas City Chiefs may have landed the most athletic UDFA ever — and the rest of the NFL could regret passing on him
The Kansas City Chiefs landed perhaps the most athletic undrafted free agent ever in Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell. If he can unlock his game under new WRs coach Chad O’Shea, the rest of the NFL is going to be kicking themselves.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have already begun finalizing the first iteration of their 90-man offseason roster with multiple undrafted free agent deals following the 2026 NFL Draft. They managed quite the haul during the draft, but they’re now in the process of supplementing it and filling gaps on the roster.
One of the players they brought in, Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell, is a prospect that I would’ve been ready to take at pick No. 109 based on the sheer athletic upside. At 6-foot-5 and 216 pounds, he’s one of the freakiest athletes in this class. The fact that he didn’t get drafted and landed with the Chiefs should keep opposing NFL teams up at night.
Chiefs WR Jeff Caldwell might be the most athletic UDFA of all time
It’s not hyperbole when I say that Cincinnati WR Jeff Caldwell may be the most athletic undrafted free agent in NFL history. His performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine resulted in a 98.9 A to Z Sports Athletic Composite. He recorded 97th percentile scores in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and broad jump.
To contextualize just how athletic Caldwell is, look at the 23-year-old’s measurables next to those of all-time greats like Julio Jones and Calvin Johnson. Andy Reid might say, “This man is a couple of cheeseburgers away from greatness.”
Caldwell is underdeveloped physically, but only slightly. His size and length, combined with his speed and explosiveness, are incredibly rare. His 1.48s 10-yard split at the combine was faster than Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s (1.49s).
Chad O’Shea has to help Caldwell put it all together in Kansas City
Caldwell is still unlocking new layers to his game. He was a player on the rise during his four-year career at Lindenwood, which ultimately led to his transfer to the Bearcats. Caldwell recorded 32 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns with Cincinnati in 2025. Some elements of his game were elevated, while others fell a bit flat.
The details of being a polished NFL receiver need work. He struggled with drops in 2025. Play strength and contact were problems, which isn’t something you’d expect at his size. His release packages were sometimes flat. Receiver coaches will tell you that he takes too many steps to get in and out of his breaks. They’ll also get on him when it comes to letting the ball into his frame.
Ultimately, this is the exact type of player that the Chiefs brought O’Shea in to develop. And if they can manage that over the next few seasons, the NFL will have a whole lot of regrets.
Thuney was looking for an extension, and the Chiefs had quite a few that they’d recently handed out or were looking to, leading to a departure after two straight first-team All-Pro seasons.
With the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, let’s revisit the Thuney trade and what the Chiefs got in return.
Original terms of the Joe Thuney trade
- Kansas City Chiefs receive: 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 125)
- Chicago Bears receive: LG Joe Thuney
What did the Chiefs do with the pick from the Joe Thuney trade?
Kansas City ultimately used the fourth-round pick it acquired to trade up with the New England Patriots from No. 95 to No. 85 in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, taking cornerback Nohl Williams at the spot.
The Patriots now have the No. 125 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
How did the Chiefs fare in the Joe Thuney trade?
The loss of Thuney came after some questionable moves from the Chiefs, which included paying Jawaan Taylor and Jaylon Moore significant money at tackle to fix their problems there.
So far, neither has panned out, with Taylor heading elsewhere this offseason. The Chiefs were already in a tough position financially after recent extensions for Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Nick Bolton, and others, and had to make a decision.
They ultimately picked the younger Smith over Thuney, who fetched only a fourth-round pick on the open market. But, the reality is, Kansas City gave up quite a productive and durable player, and now it is still figuring out its offensive line.
Was the trade a poor move on its own? Maybe not with the financial situation Kansas City was in. But then again, they’re the ones who put themselves in that situation, costing them a quality player who had another strong season in 2025.
How did Joe Thuney play in 2025 for the Chicago Bears?
Thuney was huge for the Bears last season, earning first-team All-Pro honors for the third-straight year, while making his fourth-straight Pro Bowl appearance.
He remained durable for the entire year, playing 17 games for the third straight year. That’s been a key part of his entire career, be it in New England, with Kansas City, or in Chicago.
With a strong interior offensive line, the Bears saw their run game take key steps, while their offense as a whole matured into one of the better groups in the NFL.
He’s set to be on the second year of a two-year, $35 million extension that he signed with Chicago after the trade happened last offseason.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — One person died in a traffic crash Thursday night on southbound Interstate 35 at Antioch Road in Johnson County.
The wreck forced the closure of exit ramps at Lamar Avenue, Interstate 635 and Metcalf Avenue, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Overland Park police investigators are working to determine what caused the wreck.
The Kansas Highway Patrol and other agencies also are on the scene.
An overhead road sign could be seen on the interstate.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
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