Kansas City
Chiefs
2-7
18
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 33-18, securing a vital victory as they head into the postseason. With playoff implications on the line, Miami showcased their strengths, particularly in the passing game, to clinch the win at home.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was the standout performer, throwing for 251 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s offensive charge. Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards, providing balance to the Dolphins’ attack. Meanwhile, Rashee Rice of the Chiefs put up an impressive 110 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Miami's offensive production.
Defensively, the Dolphins made a significant impact with key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Justin Reid intercepted two passes, halting Kansas City's momentum and putting Miami in a strong position. Additionally, Leonard Floyd's 1.5 sacks added pressure to the Chiefs' offense, contributing to a critical turning point in the game that ultimately led to Miami's triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 95.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 200 | 2 | 2 | 58.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 21 | 80 | 3.8 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 43 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 38 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 73 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 72 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owenn Chambliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel McCord | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 47 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |

