Mike McDaniel Talks Dolphins Narratives Ahead of Chiefs Game: 'None of it Matters'

Sunday's game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs will bring with it plenty of narratives depending on the result, but Miami head coach Mike McDaniel isn't focused on any of the noise.

"I'll tell you what's going to happen with the Miami Dolphins. We lose, we can't beat good teams. We win, we're going to win the Super Bowl," McDaniel told reporters Friday. "None of it matters. You have to be your best when your best is required, and that's when there's elimination games. So you're trying to build towards that and take advantage of every opportunity to best service yourself for the situation at end of the season."

Both the Dolphins and Chiefs are among the best teams in the AFC this season, each holding a 6-2 record. The winner of Sunday's game in Germany could end up being the No. 1 seed in the AFC come playoff time.

That said, the Fins could be quite shorthanded on the offensive line this weekend, which won't do them any favors against a Chiefs pass rush that includes Chris Jones, George Karlaftis and Willie Gay.

Starting right guard Rob Hunt was injured in last week's win over the New England Patriots and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Additionally, it's possible Miami will still be without left tackle Terron Armstead, who is eligible to be activated off injured reserve, and center Connor Williams is working his way back from a groin ailment.

"We still have a day to assess and we're not going to get ahead of ourselves, but it's been very encouraging and we feel optimistic, but have to just see how today plays out to make sure that there's no setbacks," McDaniel said. "We feel very good about all the offensive linemen we play, and there's a long season, so we don't want—there's no reason for him to be pressing through something that might hurt him in the long run."

The Chiefs, meanwhile, are mostly healthy aside from losing linebacker Nick Bolton to a wrist ailment, which landed him on injured reserve.

Sunday's matchup is expected to be one of the best of the weekend with Tua Tagovailoa and Patrick Mahomes going head-to-head, and fans won't want to miss two of the league's best offenses take charge in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

Kickoff in Germany is set for 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.