Chiefs' Flight Delayed by Ice Storm

The Kansas City Chiefs experienced a significant travel delay due to an ice storm, spending approximately four hours stranded on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport before finally taking off for their game against the Denver Broncos. The airport had to suspend all flight operations due to 'rapid ice accumulation,' and the Chiefs' chartered plane was the first to leave once flights resumed. Although the Chiefs have already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will rest key starters, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game holds playoff implications for the Broncos, who need a win to secure a postseason spot. Backup Carson Wentz is slated to start for the Chiefs, who will also be without several other starters due to injuries. The Chiefs' flight was initially scheduled for 1:37 p.m. MT but was delayed until 5:00 p.m. MT due to the weather conditions. With heavy snow expected, the Chiefs' playoff journey will officially begin in two weeks, as they await their opponent for the divisional round.