The Kansas City Chiefs have been stranded at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday as an ice storm halted operations, stopping their chartered jet from leaving for his or her sport towards the Broncos on Sunday in Denver.
The Chiefs tried to push the flight ahead because the climate, which had been forecast all week, worsened the state of affairs over Kansas City. But the aircraft they have been supposed to make use of arrived late, so the staff needed to persist with a mid-afternoon departure.
The airport introduced at 2:50 pm CDT that it had closed all flight operations because of “fast accumulation of ice.” A break was anticipated between the top of the freezing rain that fell within the afternoon and a thick line of heavy snow that might start within the night and final into Sunday.
The staff left round 5:21 pm CDT, according to FOX4 in Kansas City.
The Chiefs (15-1) clinched the No. 1 seed within the playoffs and a first-round bye, making the common season finale moot. But the sport holds vital significance for Denver, which might clinch its playoff spot with a win.
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Earlier this week, Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated he deliberate to relaxation quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which means backup Carson Wentz will begin. The Chiefs additionally dominated out proper sort out Jawaan Taylor (knee) and operating again Isiah Pacheco (ribs), whereas stars akin to defensive sort out Chris Jones and tight finish Travis Kelce have been anticipated to begin the sport .
The Chiefs should wait to seek out out their playoff opponent. The first time they are going to play within the divisional spherical is Jan. 18.
Associated Press reporting.
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