NFL 2026
Game Recap September 27, 2026 · Touchdown Week Staff

Chiefs Beat Dolphins 24-10 in Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10 at Hard Rock Stadium. Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 24-10 on Sunday, September 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The Dolphins are 0-3 and the Chiefs are 3-0.

24-10 Final
Box score, scoring plays & game leaders →

How did the scoring go?

It was tied 7-7 after the first quarter, the Chiefs led 14-7 at halftime, and the Chiefs led 14-10 after three quarters. The Chiefs scored first on a Kenneth Walker III 10-yard run with 12:54 left in the first quarter. The final points came on a Travis Kelce 11-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs in the fourth quarter.

Who led the way?

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III had 18 carries for 70 yards and 1 touchdown, and Rashee Rice caught 7 passes for 88 yards. For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 20 of 36 for 210 yards with 1 interception and led the team on the ground, where he had 9 carries for 56 yards, and Chris Bell caught 4 passes for 67 yards.

What do the team stats show?

The Chiefs outgained the Dolphins 334 to 329 in total yards. The Chiefs turned the ball over once and the Dolphins twice. On third down, the Chiefs went 3-7 and the Dolphins went 8-16. Time of possession was 25:39 for the Chiefs and 34:21 for the Dolphins.

How did the AI prediction hold up?

Touchdown Week's AI Prediction had the Chiefs winning, with a projected score of Chiefs 31, Dolphins 13 at high confidence. The pick was right on the winner, with the projected margin off by 4 points. With the margin off by 4. Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 with two touchdown passes. Miami stayed within 14-10 through three quarters and held the ball for more than 34 minutes, but lost De'Von Achane to a knee injury on the opening drive.

Sources

  • ESPN: Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins box score

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Published September 27, 2026 Touchdown Week Staff