Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
7
FINAL
35
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a convincing 35-7 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win keeps the Dolphins on track as they aim for a strong start to the season, while the Chiefs look to regroup after a tough loss.
Malik Willis showcased his arm strength and accuracy, throwing for an impressive 357 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key playmaker for Miami. Trey Palmer was his favorite target, racking up 195 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while the Dolphins' offense executed their game plan with precision, keeping the Chiefs' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins were relentless, limiting the Chiefs to just 47 rushing yards and forcing critical turnovers. The game shifted in the second quarter when Kyle Louis intercepted a pass, setting the tone for Miami's dominant performance. Jacob Rodriguez led the defense with three total tackles, while Chop Robinson added a sack, ensuring the Dolphins' defense played a pivotal role in this decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 14 | 12 | 86% | 357 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 182 | 1 | 2 | 45.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 195 | 48.8 | 72 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 107 | 53.5 | 98 | 0 | 91 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 39 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 28 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

