Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
33
FINAL
48
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 48-33, securing their second victory of the season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish momentum in the early weeks of the 2026 season, but it was the Dolphins who came out on top in this offensive showdown.
Miami's Malik Willis led the charge with an impressive 248 passing yards, while De'Von Achane made his mark on the ground with 116 rushing yards. Caleb Douglas was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 99 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Willis. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes threw for four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome Miami's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their presence felt with Darrell Baker Jr. notching five total tackles, contributing to a solid performance that kept Kansas City in check. The turning point came in the second half when Miami's defense tightened up, forcing crucial turnovers that allowed them to extend their lead. Kansas City’s George Karlaftis recorded two sacks, showcasing his defensive prowess, but it was Miami's dominant play on both sides of the ball that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 16 | 248 | 3 | 2 | 118.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 14 | 196 | 4 | 2 | 91.6 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 116 | 7.7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

