Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
27
FINAL
42
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 42-27 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies Miami's position as a formidable contender, showcasing their explosive offense against a struggling Chiefs defense.
Malik Willis led the charge for the Dolphins, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a nightmare for the Chiefs' secondary. Caleb Douglas emerged as his top target, racking up 155 receiving yards and making key plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs was a standout on the ground, amassing 170 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's scoring onslaught.
Defensively, the Dolphins made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Chop Robinson was a standout performer, contributing with three tackles and a sack, while Chamarri Conner's two interceptions proved pivotal in stifling any potential Kansas City comebacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Conner's first interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing Miami to pull away and maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 14 | 354 | 5 | 2 | 104.0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 29 | 19 | 297 | 2 | 3 | 82.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 170 | 10.6 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 155 | 31.0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

