Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
45
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins 45-20 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position in the league. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the season, this victory gives the Chiefs a significant boost as they aim for playoff contention.
Patrick Mahomes was the star of the night, throwing for 192 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Jeff Caldwell added to the aerial attack, racking up 60 receiving yards, while Malik Willis led the ground game for Miami with 67 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Kansas City's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Chiefs were equally impressive, with Joey Bosa leading the team with four total tackles, while Chris Jones contributed with 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. L'Jarius Sneed's interception proved to be a critical turning point, halting a Dolphins drive and allowing Kansas City to seize control of the game, ultimately paving the way for their decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 24 | 15 | 192 | 4 | 0 | 127.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 6 | 125 | 1 | 2 | 107.1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 56 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

