The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins on September 27, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium. Patrick Mahomes threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Chiefs improve to 3-0 despite the Dolphins losing De’Von Achane to a first-quarter knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes arrived in South Florida noting a piece of personal symmetry, staying in the same hotel room he occupied when he won his first Super Bowl title. On the field, however, the afternoon turned into a gritty battle rather than a showcase. While the Chiefs reached a 3-0 record, head coach Andy Reid admitted his team did not play to its established standard during the Week 3 matchup.
His evening included a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kenneth Walker III and an 11-yard scoring strike to Travis Kelce with 2:55 remaining that put the game out of reach. Kelce opened the contest with a 48-yard catch-and-run on the game’s first play but was largely quiet until his fourth-quarter score. Rashee Rice led the receiving corps with seven catches for 88 yards.
De’Von Achane Injury Upends Miami’s Offensive Plans
The winless Dolphins lost their most explosive offensive weapon early when running back De’Von Achane suffered a knee injury in the first quarter.
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley told reporters after the game that the team was still gathering information on the severity of the injury, acknowledging that the initial outlook did not sound optimistic. Gordon rushed 17 times for 41 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown run that capped a 17-play, 91-yard drive to tie the score at 7-7 in the first quarter.
Malik Willis and Miami Defense Fight to Keep Game Close
Miami’s defense settled down after surrendering touchdowns on Kansas City’s first two drives. Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez provided a spark before halftime by recording his first career interception off Mahomes.
Quarterback Malik Willis finished 20 of 36 for 210 yards with an interception and a lost fumble, while adding 56 rushing yards. The Dolphins pulled within 14-10 in the third quarter when Riley Patterson converted a 37-yard field goal, a drive aided by a 42-yard reception from tight end Greg Dulcich.
However, Miami’s offense could not sustain enough pressure against a Kansas City defense anchored by Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
Late-Game Execution Secures Kansas City Victory
The Chiefs struggled to put the game away until the closing minutes, reminiscent of the frustrating offensive lapses that marked much of their 2025 campaign.
After a defensive stop at the Miami 48-yard line, Mahomes moved the offense into scoring range, though Harrison Butker subsequently missed a 50-yard field goal attempt. Following a quick defensive stand and another takeaway, Mahomes connected with Kelce to seal the final score.
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