Kansas City
Chiefs
2-0
63
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Kansas City Chiefs cruised to a 63-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This decisive win solidifies the Chiefs’ status as a powerhouse in the league, while the Dolphins will need to regroup after such a lopsided defeat.
Patrick Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 517 yards and an astounding seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite quarterbacking skills. Jeff Caldwell emerged as his top target, racking up 222 receiving yards, making big plays that continually put the Dolphins' defense on their heels. RJ Harvey led Miami's rushing attack with 65 yards, but the lack of offensive production overall was evident.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with R Mason Thomas recording two sacks and L'Jarius Sneed grabbing two interceptions, further crippling Miami's chances. The turning point came early in the game when a pick-six by Sneed shifted momentum entirely, giving Kansas City a commanding lead that the Dolphins were unable to overcome. With this victory, the Chiefs demonstrate their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, setting a strong tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 41 | 25 | 517 | 7 | 0 | 144.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 10 | 213 | 1 | 6 | 24.7 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 222 | 31.7 | 3 | 65 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 177 | 25.3 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin King | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

