Final2026 Week 3

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs

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24

Miami Dolphins

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10

Scoring by quarter
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Chiefs7701024
Dolphins703010

KC 24MIA 10 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    16.9PPR pts

    20/24, 246 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Kenneth Walker III

    KC

    21.3PPR pts

    18 ATT, 70 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 3 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Dolphins leader

    Ollie Gordon II

    MIA · RB

    14.5PPR pts

    17 ATT, 41 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 14 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jacob Rodriguez

    MIA

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Chiefs 24, Dolphins 10: Kansas City pulls away from Miami

Kansas City led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Miami 10–3 after the break to win 24–10. The Chiefs finished with a narrow 334–329 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 8-for-16 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +1.9 yards/play KC 6.8 · MIA 4.9
  • +1 turnover margin KC 1 · MIA 2 turnovers
  • +5 total yards KC 334 · MIA 329

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Dolphins
ChiefsStatDolphins
6.8Yards per play4.9
1Turnovers2
334Total yards329
Other team stats
49Plays67
43%Third-down conversion50%
25:39Time of possession34:21

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Dolphins scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayKCMIA
1st quarter
12:54KCKenneth Walker III 10-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP70
3:27MIAOllie Gordon II 3-yard TD run Ties gameRiley Patterson XP77
2nd quarter
12:58KCPatrick Mahomes → Kenneth Walker III, 5-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP147
3rd quarter
10:10MIARiley Patterson 37-yard FG1410
4th quarter
11:35KCHarrison Butker 34-yard FG Extends lead1710
2:55KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 11-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Butker XP2410

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Dolphins, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Kenneth WalkerKCRB21.3 PTSRB7
  2. Patrick MahomesKCQB16.9 PTSQB20
  3. Rashee RiceKCWR15.8 PTSWR20
  4. Ollie GordonMIARB14.5 PTSRB13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB16.9QB2020/2424621110119.8Start/Sit →
Malik WillisMIAQB11.0QB2820/3621001956061.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Kenneth WalkerKCRB21.3RB7RB187012231
Rashee RiceKCWR15.8WR20WR———97880Start/Sit →
Ollie GordonMIARB14.5RB13RB1741133140
Travis KelceKCTE13.9TE11TE———22591Start/Sit →
Malik WashingtonMIAWR11.1WR39WR250105560Start/Sit →
Chris BellMIAWR10.7WR41WR———84670Start/Sit →
Greg DulcichMIATE10.5TE15TE———75550Start/Sit →
Noah GrayKCTE6.9TE28TE———33390Start/Sit →
Tyquan ThorntonKCWR4.2WR81WR———22220Start/Sit →
Xavier WorthyKCWR4.0WR84WR———22200Start/Sit →
Ryan MillerMIAWR3.5WR89WR———32150Start/Sit →
Jalen RoyalsKCWR2.1WR104WR———11110Start/Sit →
Emmett JohnsonKCRB1.7RB65RB6170————Start/Sit →
De'Von AchaneMIARB1.7RB64RB31701000
Brashard SmithKCRB1.4RB69RB———1140Start/Sit →
Kevin ColemanMIAWR1.3WR111WR———4130
Jake BriningstoolKCTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Xavier WorthyWR43 snaps83%
  2. Travis KelceTE41 snaps79%
  3. Rashee RiceWR40 snaps77%
  4. Kenneth WalkerRB38 snaps73%
  5. Noah GrayTE33 snaps63%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Rashee Rice39%, 9 targets
  2. Noah Gray13%, 3 targets
  3. Travis Kelce9%, 2 targets
  4. Kenneth Walker9%, 2 targets
  5. Tyquan Thornton9%, 2 targets
  6. Other22%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Kenneth Walker72%, 18 carries
  2. Emmett Johnson24%, 6 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Malik WashingtonWR63 snaps86%
  2. Ollie GordonRB61 snaps84%
  3. Chris BellWR52 snaps71%
  4. Greg DulcichTE51 snaps70%
  5. Kevin ColemanWR45 snaps62%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Malik Washington28%, 10 targets
  2. Chris Bell22%, 8 targets
  3. Greg Dulcich19%, 7 targets
  4. Kevin Coleman11%, 4 targets
  5. Ryan Miller8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Ollie Gordon55%, 17 carries
  2. Malik Willis29%, 9 carries
  3. De'Von Achane10%, 3 carries
  4. Malik Washington6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Malik WashingtonMIAWR6386%1028%2
Ollie GordonMIARB6184%38%17
Xavier WorthyKCWR4383%29%0
Travis KelceKCTE4179%29%0
Rashee RiceKCWR4077%939%0
Kenneth WalkerKCRB3873%29%18
Chris BellMIAWR5271%822%0
Greg DulcichMIATE5170%719%0
Noah GrayKCTE3363%313%0
Kevin ColemanMIAWR4562%411%0
Tyquan ThorntonKCWR2446%29%0
Will KacmarekMIATE3041%00%0
DJ HermanMIARB2737%00%0
Emmett JohnsonKCRB1427%00%6
Ryan MillerMIAWR1622%38%0
Jalen RoyalsKCWR1019%14%0
Jalen TolbertMIAWR1216%00%0
Jake BriningstoolKCTE612%14%0
Brashard SmithKCRB48%14%0
De'Von AchaneMIARB45%13%3
Cyrus AllenKCWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Malik WillisMIA · QB11.022.2−11.2100%36 att—36929%00%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR11.118.7−7.686%28% tgt—026%1028%
Rashee RiceKC · WR15.815.7+0.177%39% tgt—000%939%
Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB14.515.5−1.084%55% car—01755%38%
Kenneth Walker IIIKC · —21.314.3+7.073%72% car—01872%29%
Chris BellMIA · WR10.714.0−3.371%22% tgt—000%822%
Greg DulcichMIA · TE10.512.2−1.770%19% tgt—000%719%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB16.911.8+5.1100%24 att—2414%00%
Kevin Coleman Jr.MIA · WR1.37.0−5.762%11% tgt—000%411%
Noah GrayKC · TE6.95.2+1.763%13% tgt—000%313%
Ryan MillerMIA · WR3.55.2−1.722%8% tgt—000%38%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB1.73.6−1.95%10% car—0310%13%
Emmett JohnsonKC · RB1.73.6−1.927%24% car—0624%00%
Travis KelceKC · TE13.93.5+10.479%9% tgt—000%29%
Tyquan ThorntonKC · WR4.23.5+0.746%9% tgt—000%29%
Xavier WorthyKC · WR4.03.5+0.583%9% tgt—000%29%
Brashard SmithKC · RB1.41.7−0.38%4% tgt—000%14%
Jake BriningstoolKC · TE0.01.7−1.712%4% tgt—000%14%
Jalen RoyalsKC · WR2.11.7+0.419%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Chiefs 23 targets and 25 carries; Dolphins 36 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 16.9 pts on 11.8 expected

20 of 24 passing for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Raiders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Malik Willis Unlucky

MIA · QB · 11.0 pts on 22.2 expected

20 of 36 passing for 210 yards, 1 interception; 9 carries for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Malik Willis →

Rashee Rice Strong role

KC · WR · 15.8 pts on 15.7 expected

9 targets (39% of the team's), 7 catches for 88 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Raiders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Kenneth Walker III Ran hot

KC · — · 21.3 pts on 14.3 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 3 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (72% of the team's) for 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Raiders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Malik Washington Unlucky

MIA · WR · 11.1 pts on 18.7 expected

10 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Start/Sit: Malik Washington →

Ollie Gordon II

MIA · RB · 14.5 pts on 15.5 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

Kevin Coleman Jr. Unlucky

MIA · WR · 1.3 pts on 7.0 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Travis Kelce Ran hot

KC · TE · 13.9 pts on 3.5 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Raiders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock down: Tyquan Thornton played 46% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Ollie Gordon II led the backfield with 84% of the snaps after trailing De'Von Achane before this game.
  • Stock up: Chris Bell played 71% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
  • Stock up: Kevin Coleman Jr. played 62% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toChiefs DDolphins D
QBs9.920.3
RBs19.025.8
WRs22.624.2
TEs14.116.0

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 23% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 23%, stood at 10% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −13Walker 10-yd TD run23% → 10%Q1 12:54
  2. +15Gordon 3-yd TD run11% → 25%Q1 3:27
  3. −16Mahomes → Walker, 5-yd TD27% → 11%Q2 12:58
  4. +7Patterson 37-yd FG10% → 17%Q3 10:10
  5. −9Butker 34-yd FG16% → 7%Q4 11:35

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Dolphins
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureMiami Dolphins
49Plays67
49%Pass rate54%
10.3Yds / dropback5.8
3.5Yds / carry3.8
3/7Third downs8/16

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 18 fewer plays but gained 4.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • KC Rice 39% · Gray 13% · Walker 9%
  • MIA Washington 28% · Bell 22% · Dulcich 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Dolphins
ResultKCMIA
Touchdowns31
Field goals11
Punts12
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs12
Missed field goals10

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 4-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chiefs scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:004672:06Touchdown
MIAQ1 12:5417919:27Touchdown
KCQ1 3:2710655:29Touchdown
MIAQ2 12:586173:36Downs
KCQ2 9:226393:12Downs
MIAQ2 6:106603:00Fumble
KCQ2 3:103241:20Interception
MIAQ2 1:50481:02Punt
KCQ2 0:48200:48End of half
MIAQ3 15:009564:50Field goal
KCQ3 10:10422:05Punt
MIAQ3 8:0510384:54Punt
KCQ3 3:1113806:36Field goal
MIAQ4 11:3510325:39Downs
KCQ4 5:565473:01Touchdown
MIAQ4 2:55491:01Interception
KCQ4 1:54441:02Missed FG
MIAQ4 0:522130:52End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chiefs vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Dolphins first met in 1966 and have played 34 times since.

All-time series
18–16Chiefs lead, 34 meetings since 1966
Postseason
3–1Split 3–1
Largest Chiefs win
48–31968
Largest Dolphins win
42–01987

Since 2021

3–0 Chiefs lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Dolphins
ChiefsStatDolphins
3-0Record0-3
29.3Points per game12.0
416.3Yards per game290.7
6.4Yards per play5.0
16.7Points allowed per game28.7
278.0Yards allowed per game335.3

Chiefs vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −10Chiefs covered by 4
Total
45.5Under: 34 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs27.824−3.8
Dolphins17.810−7.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
2–1
ATS on the road
1–0

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
0–3
Over/under
1–2
ATS as underdog
0–3
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chiefs and Dolphins in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Chief or a Dolphin, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Chiefs vs Dolphins Week 3 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 24–10 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 27, 2026. See the Chiefs' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Dolphins?

The final score was Chiefs 24, Dolphins 10. The Chiefs led 14–7 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 10, Dolphins 3.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Dolphins game?

Kansas City led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Miami 10–3 after the break to win 24–10. The Chiefs finished with a narrow 334–329 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play. Kenneth Walker led all players with 2 catches for 3 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins committed 2 turnovers, the Chiefs 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Dolphins?

Kenneth Walker led the game with 21.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 3, on 2 catches for 3 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was next with 16.9 (QB20). See Kenneth Walker's 2026 game log.

Who led Chiefs vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 20 of 24 for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Kenneth Walker (KC) led in rushing with 18 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown. Rashee Rice (KC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 88 yards.

How many fantasy points did Kenneth Walker score against the Dolphins?

Kenneth Walker scored 21.3 points in PPR leagues, 20.3 in half-PPR and 19.3 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2026 season, on 2 catches for 3 yards and a touchdown, plus 18 carries for 70 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Dolphins?

Travis Kelce outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.9 PPR points on 3.5 xFP (+10.4). Malik Willis fell furthest short, with 11.0 points on 22.2 xFP (−11.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chiefs beat the Dolphins?

The Chiefs beat the Dolphins 24–10 because they averaged 6.8 yards per play to 4.9, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 334–329.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chiefs vs Dolphins?

The Chiefs won the turnover battle 2–1: the Dolphins gave the ball away 2 times and the Chiefs 1 time. The Chiefs won the game.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Dolphins record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 18–16 across 34 meetings since 1966, including a 1–3 record in the postseason.

When did the Chiefs and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2023 playoffs on January 13, 2024, when the Chiefs beat the Dolphins 26–7.

Have the Chiefs and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2023 playoffs. The Chiefs are 1–3 against the Dolphins in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Dolphins?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −10, making the Kansas City Chiefs 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 27.8 points for the Chiefs and 17.8 for the Dolphins.

Did Chiefs vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 11.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Dolphins?

The Chiefs covered by 4 against the closing line of Chiefs −10. The final margin was 14 points.