At 2:56 p.m. CT on Sunday, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick became a cult hero in Kansas City, joining the likes of Len Dawson, George Brett and Patrick Mahomes.
OK, OK, … not quite.
But make no mistake about it: If the Chiefs win the Super Bowl this season, Fitzpatrick’s game-winning touchdown throw against the New England Patriots — which came with 24 seconds left and delivered the Dolphins a 27-24 upset victory — will be a reason why. Thanks to the Dolphins’ victory, the Chiefs locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC, plus a corresponding first-round bye that will be critical for one of the league’s most banged-up playoff teams.