Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
20
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting matchup, the Miami Dolphins held off the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 27-20, improving their record to 2-1 in Week 3 of the season. The victory was crucial for the Dolphins as they look to establish themselves as contenders early in the campaign, while the Chiefs now face questions about their consistency.
Arch Manning shined for Miami, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Dolphins' offense with precision. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 85 rushing yards, while DK Metcalf was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 136 yards and showcasing his big-play ability throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins were anchored by Joey Bosa, who made his presence felt with a team-high eight total tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Zach Sieler recorded a crucial sack on Patrick Mahomes, stalling a potential game-tying drive and allowing Miami to secure the victory. The Dolphins' defense stepped up when it mattered most, proving to be a key factor in their success.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 50 | 30 | 302 | 1 | 0 | 83.9 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 29 | 16 | 218 | 2 | 0 | 102.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 85 | 5.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 19 | 23 | 1.2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Kelshaun Johnson | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Brooks | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dj Pickett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |

