Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
56
FINAL
39
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane clash, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 56-39. This Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season showcased the explosive offensive capabilities of both teams, but ultimately, the Chiefs secured the victory and continued their strong start to the season.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a masterclass performance, throwing for an astounding 463 yards and a staggering eight touchdowns, showcasing his elite skills under pressure. Meanwhile, Xavier Worthy was his top target, racking up 361 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. On the ground, De'Von Achane stood out for Miami, accumulating 134 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Kansas City's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Chiefs managed to contain the Dolphins' potent offense, led by Nick Bolton, who recorded four total tackles. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a long touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. Despite a valiant effort from Miami's Trey Moore, who recorded a sack, the Chiefs' relentless offense proved too much to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 16 | 15 | 94% | 463 | 8 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 210 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 134 | 12.2 | 33 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 93 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 9 | 361 | 40.1 | 106 | 6 | 89 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 152 | 38.0 | 143 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 48 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

