Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
27
FINAL
37
Miami
Dolphins
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Kansas City Chiefs 37-27 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a contender early in the year. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum, but it was the Dolphins who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, passing for 346 yards and throwing four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. On the other side, De'Von Achane was a force on the ground, racking up 111 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' offense efficiently capitalized on their opportunities.
Defensively, Miami made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jacob Rodriguez not only led the team with four total tackles but also snagged an interception, while Chop Robinson put pressure on Mahomes with two sacks. The Dolphins' ability to create turnovers and disrupt the Chiefs' rhythm proved to be the turning point, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 24 | 16 | 346 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 15 | 255 | 0 | 2 | 56.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 22 | 111 | 5.0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |

