6:25 p.m. | A late fourth-quarter pick by Jaylon Watson all but sealed the fate of the game. Before the two-minute warning, Kansas City led 27-17.
OH MY GOODNESS @JAYLENWATSON12 pic.twitter.com/v4UrSL7CEK
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 22, 2023
5:06 p.m. | An X-ray of Mahomes shows he suffered a high-ankle sprain, per NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.
X-Rays were negative, source said. That’s the good news. But it does appear to be a high-ankle sprain for Patrick Mahomes. https://t.co/nGJTkeg07h
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 21, 2023
However, Mahomes re-entered the game after halftime.
4:46 p.m. | Around 4:45 p.m., KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery reports the snow has subsided into rain over GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
37° with steady light rain.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) January 21, 2023
It was snowing at 39° earlier
Weather is weird #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/Jx3XaXtIye
4:25 p.m. | After suffering an ankle injury toward the end of the first quarter, Patrick Mahomes was sent to the locker room.
Backup quarterback Chad Henne subsequently entered the game.
3:50 p.m. | With Travis Kelce's touchdown, his scoring drought came to an end as he broke another record.
With that reception, TE Travis Kelce has recorded at least 3 receptions in 16 straight postseason games. He ties PFHOF WR Jerry Rice for the longest such streak in NFL history.
— Chiefs Communications (@ChiefsPR) January 21, 2023
3:26 p.m. | Catch the game on KSHB 41 and follow along below for real-time updates throughout.
3:05 p.m. | Less than 30 minutes before kickoff, halftime performer Lil Jon sported his appropriately warm Chiefs gear.
OKAAAAY‼️ @LilJon pic.twitter.com/HknAbAQLGG
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 21, 2023
3:02 p.m. | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department shared aerial images from the department's helicopter of Chiefs Kingdom at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Love seeing all the red in Chiefs Kingdom! We are ready to serve at Arrowhead and above it! Go @Chiefs! pic.twitter.com/ouPmC6IN2a
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) January 21, 2023
2:45 p.m. | Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez showed some Truman Sports Complex neighborly love to the Chiefs on social media.
Chieeffffsssssss pic.twitter.com/vNPd8YWr9e
— MJ Melendez (@mjmelendez7) January 21, 2023
2:10 p.m. | A band of snowy precipitation has moved into the Kansas City area, blanketing GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
2 p.m. | Here's a quick look at inactive players for both teams:
Chiefs:
- WR Mecole Hardman
- QB Shane Buechele
- OT Darian Kinnard
- DE Josh Kaindoh
- DL Malik Herring
- WR Marcus Kemp
- C Austin Reiter
Jacksonville:
- WR Kendric Pryor
- CB Montaric Brown
- CB Gregory Junior
- OLB De’Shaan Dixon
- DL Jeremiah Ledbetter
1:50 p.m. | KSHB 41 News Reporter JuYeon Kim found a group of tailgaters who are ready to bring the noise to Arrowhead.
1:40 p.m. | The gates to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium are now open.
With game time approaching, the KSHB 41 News Countdown to Kickoff special is available to watch on KSHB 41 and online at KSHB.com.
12:55 p.m. | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is ready for kickoff.
The stage is set 🏟 pic.twitter.com/9cD9srllYT
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 21, 2023
Meanwhile, more Chiefs players are arriving to the stadium, including QB 15.
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes ready for playoff football pic.twitter.com/jbtsMiXCc1
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) January 21, 2023
12 p.m. | Chiefs players are beginning to arrive at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Among them is wide receiver Skyy Moore, who will be participating in his first playoff game.
#Chiefs Skyy Moore arrives for his first career playoff game pic.twitter.com/HM6dldM4a9
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) January 21, 2023
Before the game begins, the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Honor Guard will take the field to present the color during the National Anthem.
If you are heading to Arrowhead today for the @Chiefs get to your seats in time for pre-game ceremonies as the men and women of KCKPD Honor Guard will proudly be presenting the colors during the National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/z2YpPqAQzM
— Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (@KCKPDChief) January 21, 2023
11 a.m. | Parking gates at Arrowhead Stadium have now opened. Fans will be filling the parking lot for an afternoon of festivities.
It's tailgating time in the #ChiefsKingdom! pic.twitter.com/RNUDssMDP2
— KSHB 41 News (@KSHB41) January 21, 2023
KSHB 41 News Anchor Dia Wall is preparing for coverage of Saturday's game ahead of KSHB 41's Countdown to Kickoff at 1:30 p.m.
Happy Game Day #ChiefsKingdom‼️
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) January 21, 2023
Ready to get this one kicked off. I’m off to get some fun content for our @KSHB41 pregame show at 1:30pm & @iamDSMITH86 is warming up to shoot the game.
How are you watching today? pic.twitter.com/9G9nlMcOHU
The KSHB 41 weather team will keep you up to date on the wintry mix arriving during the game.
It's game day for #ChiefsKingdom & some flakes could fly at @GEHAField. Expect a light rain/snow mix to move into KC by 1-3 pm. Then we expect a transition to wet snow through the game with some minor accumulations around the metro by 10 pm. Be safe & GO CHIEFS! @KSHB41 #kcwx pic.twitter.com/IhuSJ5wTTJ
— ☀️ Cassie Wilson (@CassieKSHB) January 21, 2023
7:34 a.m. | After Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence told reporters that he "can't imagine" Arrowhead will be much louder than Jaguar fans at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Chiefs fans are preparing to prove him wrong.
"Trevor Lawrence is worried about noise here, that maybe we're not going to be loud enough, so we're going to show him, and it's going to be a great game," one tailgater told KSHB 41 News Reporter Caroline Hogan.
Fans don't have to be at the loudest stadium in the world to make some noise. Fans from every corner of the world will be glued to their screens as they root for the Chiefs Saturday.
To show just how far support for the Chiefs reaches, KSHB 41 News is asking fans to help fill out our Chiefs Kingdom map.
You can be added to the map by sending a photo showing Chiefs pride to newspics@kshb.com. Be sure to include your location in the email.
7:04 a.m. | The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
You can watch the game on KSHB 41, your home of the Chiefs.
🏈🎉 WAKE UP #CHIEFSKINGDOM! IT. IS. GAMEDAY!!! We’re LIVE at GEHA Field at Arrowhead, Good Morning! pic.twitter.com/ovsTIKc8ls
— Lindsay Shively (@LindsayShively) January 21, 2023
Parking gates at Arrowhead open at 11 a.m. Fans were already parked outside the gates, waiting to begin tailgating, at 4 a.m. All stadium gates will open at 1:30 p.m.
One man waiting outside Arrowhead is Dan Joy, the super fan who attended 212 consecutive Chiefs home games. KSHB 41 News Reporter Caroline Hogan spoke to Joy to hear about his gameday excitement, and to learn more about why the Chiefs mean so much to him.
"The atmosphere here, the people...I met my girlfriend of 10 years because of the Chiefs," Joy said. "I probably have hundreds and hundreds of friends all over the place because of the Chiefs."
Thousands of fans, like Joy, who will be filling the seats of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium should be prepared for light rain/snow to arrive during the game.
KSHB 41 news Meteorologist Cassie Wilson brings your Saturday weather forecast.
KSHB 41 News anchors Lindsay Shively and Taylor Hemness advise to bring plenty of layers.
🥶❄️LAYER UP FRIENDS! Think Apres Ski meets tailgate today. ⛷️🤣❤️ HAPPY PLAYOFFS!!!!! 🏈🎉🏈🎉 @taylorhemness pic.twitter.com/T6KXpq0Yd9
— Lindsay Shively (@LindsayShively) January 21, 2023
No matter the weather, fans will be saying "Turn Down for What" at halftime. Lil Jon, the rapper known for hit songs like "Get Low," will perform at half.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Will Shields will help bring the Chiefs spirit as the drum honoree.
Those at Arrowhead should also keep an eye out for four F-16s, which will flyover from the 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard.