The Chiefs beat the Dolphins 24–10 in Miami, moving to 3–0. The Dolphins fell to 0–3.
For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 20-for-24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III ran for 70 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown. Rashee Rice caught 7 passes for 88 yards.
For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 20-for-36 for 210 yards with 1 interception. Ollie Gordon II ran for 41 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. Chris Bell caught 4 passes for 67 yards.
On defense, George Karlaftis (Chiefs) had an interception and Jacob Rodriguez (Dolphins) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Chiefs: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET; Dolphins: Sep 27, 2026, 8:56 AM ET).
Chiefs in this game: shotgun 48%, under center 52%, pistol 0% · one back 85%, two backs 13%, empty 2% · motion 60% (52 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown under center, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps.
RCB#8 JuJu Brents Questionable (knee)Next up: Marcellas Dial Jr.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown under center, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 2 TE
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
RCB#8 JuJu Brents Questionable (knee)Next up: Marcellas Dial Jr.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 13% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, I-form
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
RCB#8 JuJu Brents Questionable (knee)Next up: Marcellas Dial Jr.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown under center, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 2% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 4 WR
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
RCB#8 JuJu Brents Questionable (knee)Next up: Marcellas Dial Jr.
Defense shown in its base front.
Dolphins offense vs Chiefs defense
Dolphins in this game: shotgun 62%, under center 36%, pistol 3% · one back 58%, two backs 32%, empty 11% · motion 85% (73 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 32% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Dolphins lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 11% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.