Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
34
FINAL
56
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 56-34 victory, solidifying their position as a contender early in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to enhance their playoff aspirations, but it was the Dolphins who showcased their explosive offense and defensive prowess.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns while leading his team to a remarkable offensive display. Caleb Douglas was a force in the passing game, racking up 323 receiving yards, and De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 96 rushing yards. Patrick Mahomes also had a stellar performance for Kansas City, throwing for 405 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's scoring.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with a relentless effort, highlighted by Joshua Uche's three sacks and Jordyn Brooks' game-changing three interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense forced a critical turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With a balanced attack and a suffocating defense, Miami proved they are a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 24 | 405 | 3 | 3 | 103.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 18 | 404 | 6 | 2 | 119.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 13 | 323 | 24.8 | 6 | 85 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 45 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

