The Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots in a Week 17 upset, a game which held tremendous significance for the latter. A win would have sealed the deal for the Patriots, guaranteeing the team a first-round bye and the No. 2 seed in the AFC. With a loss, the Patriots fell to No. 3 with the Kansas City Chiefs leapfrogging them into the second slot, subsequently locking up a first-round bye and at least one playoff game in Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs fans instantly began to voice their support for Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, whose 320-yard performance led his team to a Patriot rout.