Kansas city circuit breaker

The Kansas City Circuit Breaker!

The Kansas City Circuit Breaker is a significant event in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, a professional American football team in the National Football League (NFL). It refers to a dramatic and pivotal moment in the 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins.

On January 1, 1972, the Chiefs were trailing the Dolphins 24-10 with just over 5 minutes remaining in the game. However, the Chiefs' quarterback, Len Dawson, led a remarkable comeback, driving the team 79 yards down the field and scoring a touchdown to cut the deficit to 24-17.

The game was still far from over, and the Chiefs' defense held strong, forcing a punt with just over 2 minutes left. Dawson then led another drive, culminating in a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Otis Taylor with only 1:05 remaining. The extra point attempt was good, tying the game at 24-24.

The game went into overtime, where the Chiefs won the coin toss and received the ball. Dawson led another drive, and kicker Jan Stenerud kicked a 38-yard field goal to win the game 27-24.

The Kansas City Circuit Breaker was a thrilling and historic moment in NFL history, marking the first time a team had come back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win a playoff game. It cemented the Chiefs' reputation as a resilient and determined team, and it remains one of the most iconic moments in the franchise's history.