Kansas City
Chiefs
0-1
31
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs cruised to a commanding 31-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The win solidifies Kansas City's position as a strong contender early in the season, while Miami struggles to find its footing with a disappointing performance.
Leading the charge for the Chiefs was quarterback Len Dawson, who threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and playmaking ability. Kyren Williams dominated on the ground, racking up 141 rushing yards, while Jerry Jeudy contributed significantly with 70 receiving yards, providing Dawson with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, Kansas City made its mark with an interception from Tyson Campbell, which shifted momentum in their favor. The Dolphins' offense struggled to find any rhythm, largely due to the Chiefs’ relentless pressure and tight coverage. The turning point came in the second quarter when Campbell's interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing Kansas City to take control and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Len Dawson | QB | 38 | 26 | 230 | 3 | 1 | 99.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 10 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 41.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 141 | 7.4 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 10 | 0.9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Len Dawson | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sam Madison | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Thomas | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob Baumhower | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Bell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |

