Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
42
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 42-28 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Chiefs' strong start, while the Dolphins will look to bounce back as the season progresses.
Kenneth Walker was the standout performer for Kansas City, racking up an impressive 208 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the offense. Malik Willis put forth a commendable effort for Miami, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chiefs' explosive attack. Rashee Rice also had a noteworthy performance, leading Kansas City's receiving corps with 101 yards.
Defensively, Kansas City made crucial stops, particularly with Drue Tranquill recording two sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when a key interception by Miles Battle briefly gave the Dolphins momentum, but the Chiefs quickly responded with a touchdown drive that effectively sealed the game. Miami's defense struggled to contain Kansas City's offensive firepower, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 10 | 249 | 2 | 5 | 47.0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 17 | 230 | 2 | 4 | 79.4 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 208 | 12.2 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 17 | 89 | 5.2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Battle | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

