Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
35
FINAL
23
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins 35-23, improving their record to 3-0 in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to assert their dominance early in the year, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite quarterbacks. His favorite target, Xavier Worthy, was sensational, racking up 198 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Chiefs' offensive explosion. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane led the Dolphins' ground game with 62 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Kansas City's dynamic offense.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs' R Mason Thomas recorded a key sack, applying pressure that disrupted Miami's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a 75-yard touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. Despite Jacob Rodriguez's ten tackles for Miami, the Chiefs' defensive efforts ultimately complemented their offensive firepower, sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 38 | 28 | 74% | 328 | 4 | 0 | 134.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 181 | 1 | 0 | 73.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 18 | 51 | 2.8 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 13 | 198 | 15.2 | 81 | 3 | 70 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Pyburn | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |

