Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
24
FINAL
19
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-19 in a tightly contested matchup that showcased both teams' resilience. This Week 3 clash was crucial for both squads as they aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations early in the season.
Patrick Mahomes led the way for Kansas City, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his signature accuracy and poise under pressure. Complementing Mahomes' aerial attack was Kenneth Walker, who rushed for an impressive 124 yards, providing a balanced offensive threat. Xavier Worthy also made his mark, contributing 99 receiving yards and keeping Miami's defense on their toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs made significant contributions to their victory, with Jadon Canady recording a team-high eight total tackles, anchoring the defense against Miami's attempts to rally. R Mason Thomas was a standout, registering two sacks that disrupted the Dolphins' offensive rhythm at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kansas City's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive, allowing the Chiefs to hold on for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 33 | 19 | 226 | 2 | 0 | 98.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 19 | 202 | 1 | 0 | 76.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 124 | 8.9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

