Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
45
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 45-14, solidifying their position in the early season standings. The Chiefs showcased their offensive firepower, while the Dolphins struggled to keep pace, facing a critical setback as they look to regain momentum in the 2026 season.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 229 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating once again why heโs one of the leagueโs premier quarterbacks. Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 123 rushing yards, which helped establish a strong running game that kept Miami's defense on its heels. On the receiving end, Mahomes found his targets consistently, while Brandon Aiyuk of the Dolphins emerged as a bright spot with 97 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with Peter Woods leading the team with seven total tackles and Drue Tranquill adding a sack to pressure the Miami offense. Alohi Gilman made a significant impact with two interceptions, further stifling any chance of a Dolphins comeback. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Mahomes connected on a quick touchdown pass that shifted the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor, allowing them to control the game for the rest of the afternoon.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 31 | 14 | 229 | 3 | 1 | 89.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 13 | 159 | 0 | 3 | 32.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 123 | 9.5 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 62 | 3.1 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 42 |

