In a thrilling wild card matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium, the frigid temperatures took center stage as fans braved the icy conditions to cheer on their team. However, the extreme cold proved to be too much for some, with the Kansas City Fire Department reporting multiple hospitalizations.

According to KMBC.com, the fire department transported a total of 15 individuals to area hospitals, with seven being treated for hypothermia and three for frostbite. This alarming number highlights the dangerous consequences of enduring the bitter cold for an extended period of time.

The department received a staggering 69 calls for service on Saturday, with almost half of them related to cases of hypothermia. These numbers only account for calls made from inside the stadium and the parking lot, excluding any walk-ins to the aid stations at KU Medical Center.

Arrowhead Stadium, known for its passionate fan base, features seven first aid stations to provide medical assistance during games. However, the unprecedented cold temperatures made it challenging for the staff to keep up with the influx of cases.

The game itself was played in bone-chilling conditions, with a kickoff temperature of minus-four degrees Fahrenheit. As the match progressed, temperatures dropped even lower, reaching a staggering minus-eight degrees. This made it the coldest game in the history of Arrowhead Stadium, according to KMBC. In fact, it was also declared the fourth-coldest kickoff temperature in NFL history.

To make matters worse, the wind chill factor plunged the game's perceived temperature to a freezing minus-27 degrees. This made it the third-coldest kickoff wind chill in NFL history, leaving everyone, including Chiefs coach Andy Reid, battling the extreme cold.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged triumphant with a 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The win sets the Chiefs on a path to potentially host another playoff game, but only if they can secure a win on the road against the Buffalo Bills. The Chiefs are currently 2.5-point underdogs at FanDuel, facing a Bills team that outperformed them in the regular season.

Interestingly, the Chiefs have a history of eliminating the Bills from the playoffs in recent years, winning in both 2021 and 2022. However, those victories were achieved on the familiar grounds of Arrowhead Stadium. This time, the Bills will have home-field advantage at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens are heavily favored, with a 9.5-point spread, in their matchup against the Houston Texans. If the Chiefs can secure a victory and the Texans manage to upset the top-seeded Ravens, Kansas City will have the opportunity to host another playoff game and prove their resilience in the face of icy adversity.

As fans anxiously await the outcome of the Chiefs' upcoming game, the chilling temperatures and the toll they took on Saturday's matchup will serve as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by football enthusiasts to support their favorite teams.