Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
42
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs cruised to a decisive 42-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. With this win, the Chiefs continue to build momentum early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Dolphins squad.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 224 yards, while running back Kenneth Walker was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 212 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Receiver Xavier Worthy also made a significant impact, finishing with 121 receiving yards, helping the Chiefs establish a dominant offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with Jadon Canady leading the charge with seven total tackles, while Kristian Fulton added a crucial interception that shifted the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. The game's turning point came when Fulton picked off a Dolphins pass deep in their territory, setting up another touchdown and effectively putting the game out of reach for Miami. Overall, the Chiefs' combination of offensive explosiveness and defensive tenacity proved too much for the Dolphins to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 7 | 7 | 100% | 224 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 157 | 0 | 2 | 49.3 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 0 | 1 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 | β |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 1 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 | β |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | -2 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 18 | 212 | 11.8 | 17 | 5 | 69 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 84 | 5.6 | 16 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | β | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 21 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 60 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 64 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Canady | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

