Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
28
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-21, improving their record and asserting themselves as a formidable force in the league. Both teams were eager to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Chiefs who ultimately came out on top.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his elite skill set under pressure. Kenneth Walker was a standout on the ground, racking up 128 rushing yards and adding a critical element to the Chiefs' offensive strategy. Jeff Caldwell contributed significantly as well, catching four passes for 72 yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Chiefs were able to apply pressure when it mattered most, with R Mason Thomas recording a key sack that disrupted Miami's rhythm. Although Miami's Darrell Baker Jr. stood out with five tackles, it was a late interception by Chris Johnson that briefly ignited the Dolphins' hopes. However, Kansas City's defense held firm in the final moments, sealing the victory and ensuring their strong start to the season continues.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 231 | 2 | 2 | 105.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 141 | 0 | 3 | 41.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 20 | 128 | 6.4 | 31 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 113 | 10.3 | 13 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 15 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 60 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 32 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

