Kansas City
Chiefs
1-0-1
49
FINAL
34
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 49-34, solidifying their strong start to the 2026 season. This high-stakes clash showcased two potent offenses, but ultimately, it was the Chiefs who came out on top, delivering a decisive performance that leaves them in a commanding position early in the campaign.
Leading the charge for the Chiefs was Kenneth Walker, who exploded for 182 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changer on the ground. Meanwhile, Miami's John Johnson put up impressive numbers, throwing for 461 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Kansas City's balanced attack. De'Von Achane also made waves for the Dolphins, racking up 161 receiving yards, but the Chiefs’ offense kept the pressure on throughout the game.
Defensively, Kansas City was effective in crucial moments, with Nohl Williams standing out by recording five total tackles and grabbing two interceptions, pivotal in shifting momentum. Mansoor Delane added to the defensive effort with two sacks, disrupting Miami's rhythm and creating key turnovers. The turning point came in the second half when Williams' interception set up another touchdown, allowing the Chiefs to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnson | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 461 | 3 | 4 | 97.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 246 | 2 | 2 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 182 | 14.0 | 51 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| John Johnson | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 98 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 140 | 28.0 | 70 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 26 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nohl Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaka Heyward | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

