Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
53
FINAL
61
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 61-53. Both teams entered the game looking to assert their dominance early in the season, but it was Miami that emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dolphins quarterback Justin Fields was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive five touchdown passes, leading his team to a remarkable offensive performance. Meanwhile, the Chiefs showcased their own firepower, with Anthony Richardson Sr. racking up 377 passing yards and Saquon Barkley adding 211 rushing yards. Puka Nacua contributed significantly as well, amassing 205 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win for Kansas City.
On the defensive side, the game was marked by pivotal plays from Treydan Stukes, who snagged three interceptions for Miami, turning the tide in critical moments. Nahshon Wright's four tackles contributed to a solid defensive effort, but it was Stukes' game-changing picks that ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stukes intercepted a pass, allowing Miami to maintain control and secure their win against a fierce opponent.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 377 | 3 | 5 | 103.8 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 316 | 5 | 0 | 146.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 211 | 14.1 | 16 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 20 | 157 | 7.8 | 22 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 205 | 25.6 | 89 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 147 | 36.8 | 17 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 12 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 22 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 54 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

