Kansas City
Chiefs
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30
FINAL
18
Miami
Dolphins
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins 30-18 in a decisive Week 3 showdown that showcased both teams' offensive firepower. With this victory, the Chiefs solidified their status as a strong contender in the early 2026 season, while the Dolphins face questions as they look to bounce back.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skill set throughout the game. His favorite target, Xavier Worthy, was a standout with 155 receiving yards, consistently finding separation and making big plays that shifted momentum in favor of Kansas City. On the ground, the Dolphins' De'Von Achane was impressive, racking up 118 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Chiefs' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial plays, including an interception from L'Jarius Sneed that shifted the tide in the second half. Although the Dolphins' Taylor Rapp led the game with four total tackles and Zach Sieler registered a sack, it was Kansas City's timely defensive stops that ultimately sealed the win. The turning point came in the third quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a touchdown that extended the Chiefs' lead, leaving Miami struggling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 289 | 4 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 91 | 1 | 2 | 55.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 118 | 7.9 | 15 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 155 | 25.8 | 53 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 57 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 51 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

