Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
7
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs 27-7 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. With this victory, the Dolphins continue to build momentum, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Chiefs team.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating exceptional poise in the pocket. Greg Dulcich was his top target, racking up 76 receiving yards, while the Dolphins' balanced attack kept the Chiefs' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, highlighted by Jordyn Brooks' five total tackles and a strong performance from Samson Ebukam, who recorded a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Michael Taaffe intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in Miami's favor and allowing them to control the game for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 219 | 3 | 0 | 128.7 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 83 | 1 | 1 | 60.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

