Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
31
FINAL
42
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins took down the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 42-31 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Dolphins' early-season momentum while the Chiefs face questions about their defense following a high-scoring affair. With both teams looking to establish themselves, the stakes were high in this matchup.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for 307 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes. De'Von Achane complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, rushing for 115 yards. Greg Dulcich also made significant contributions, leading the receiving corps with 93 yards, helping Miami to maintain a consistent offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Dolphins showcased their playmaking ability with JuJu Brents snagging an interception and Jason Marshall Jr. recording a sack, applying pressure on the Chiefs' offense. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Miami extended their lead with back-to-back touchdown drives, forcing Kansas City to play catch-up for the remainder of the contest. Despite Jadon Canady's five tackles for Kansas City, the defensive lapses ultimately cost them in a game that was a showcase of Miami's explosive offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 22 | 76% | 307 | 5 | 1 | 134.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 219 | 3 | 3 | 88.7 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 115 | 6.8 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 25 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

