Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
26
FINAL
43
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding final score of 43-26. This victory not only secures the Dolphins a crucial win but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the 2026 season, while the Chiefs look to regroup after a tough outing.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for an impressive four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone with precision. Patrick Mahomes put up solid numbers with 313 passing yards for Kansas City, while Tyquan Thornton emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 194 yards and keeping the Dolphins' secondary on high alert. Kenneth Walker contributed on the ground for the Chiefs, but Miami's offense proved too potent.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jacob Rodriguez recorded four total tackles, helping to contain the Chiefs’ offense, while Willie Gay Jr. made his presence felt with a sack. The game's turning point came when Miami's defense intercepted Mahomes twice, including a critical pick by L'Jarius Sneed that disrupted Kansas City's rhythm and allowed the Dolphins to capitalize with more scoring drives.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 313 | 2 | 3 | 102.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 234 | 4 | 2 | 100.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | — | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 4 | 194 | 48.5 | 67 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 36 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 37 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

