Chiefs–Dolphins
Final Score: KC 24-10 MIA
Kansas City Chiefs
Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes (KC) vs. MIA: 20/24 Passing, 246 Yards, 2 TD, 1 INT | 1 Carries, 1 Yards
Four incompletions. That’s the whole afternoon. Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 and nobody got near him, a week after he threw it 47 times. The 48-yarder to Kelce on the opening series set the tone. Walker took a 5-yarder in the second. Kelce got the closer from 11 with 2:55 to play. Jacob Rodriguez picked one off at the Miami 29 in the second quarter and that is the entire ledger. Five touchdowns across two weeks, 3-0, and I haven’t heard the word knee in a month.
Running Back
Kenneth Walker (KC) vs. MIA: 18 Carries, 70 Yards, TD | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 3 Yards, TD
After three weeks, it’s still unclear whether or not KWIII is human or 100% touchdown machine. He scored on the Chiefs’ first drive, finding the paint for the third-consecutive game to begin the season. His red zone usage has been among the best in the NFL and he’s finished most of the Chiefs’ drives with touchdowns. He’s been the biggest difference-maker in fantasy so far for managers who were savvy enough to draft him in the second round and the good times ought to continue to roll in an Andy Reid offense that is happy to hammer the rock and use the run to set up Mahomes and the passing offense.
KEN AGAIN‼️ pic.twitter.com/zmHfQYZQ8y
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 27, 2026
Emmett Johnson (KC) vs. MIA: 6 Carries, 17 Yards
Brashard Smith (KC) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 4 Yards
Wide Receiver
Rashee Rice (KC) vs. MIA: 9 Targets, 7 Receptions, 88 Yards
The Chiefs seemed to be focused on getting Rice more involved in this game, knowing they out-matched the Dolphins across the board. This was a clear get-right spot for the wide receiver. Mahomes targeted Rice at a 40% clip, peppering the wide receiver with opportunities at a far higher rate than Weeks 1 and 2. Rice took advantage with a team-high seven catches for 88 yards and looked more engaged and involved than in previous weeks. Maybe this is a turning point, but I still question his ability to separate after a tumultuous offseason that clearly was not spent working out.
Xavier Worthy (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards
Worthy was on the field for a team-high 43 snaps and ran a team-high 23 routes but was hardly involved in this Chiefs offense that was aligned in heavy formations more often than they have been in previous weeks.
Tyquan Thornton (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 22 Yards
Same with Thornton, the Chiefs didn’t really need to go over the top in this game, so they chose not to. That’s Thornton’s niche role in this offense.
Jalen Royals (KC) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 11 Yards
Tight End
Travis Kelce (KC) vs. MIA: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 59 Yards, TD
Noah Gray (KC) vs. MIA: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 39 Yards
Jake Briningstool (KC) vs. MIA: 1 Target, 0 Receptions
Perhaps seeing Noah Gray earn more opportunities than Travis Kelce will make managers shudder with memories of 2024, but at least it was the latter who found the end zone in what was a closer-than-it-should-have-been win in Miami. Keep an eye on Kelce’s target and snap shares to make sure he isn’t falling behind as the season takes its toll, but at least for now, there’s no way you can sit him.
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Malik Willis (MIA) vs. KC: 20/36 Passing, 210 Yards, 0 TD, 1 INT | 9 Carries, 56 Yards, 1 Fumble (Lost)
Nine carries, 56 yards. Malik Willis finally ran it like the guy everybody drafted. Miami scored ten points. He threw 36 times for 210 and none of them found an end zone. Sneed recovered a fumble in the second. Karlaftis picked him off in the fourth. The 44-yarder to Chris Bell was the only throw that went anywhere at all, and Ollie Gordon II scored the Dolphins’ lone touchdown on the ground. Three weeks in: two total scores, never more than 13 points in a game, 0-3. The legs are the only thing keeping him rostered anywhere.
Running Back
De’Von Achane (MIA) vs. KCC: 3 Carries, 17 Yards | 1 Target
De’Von Achane only got a handful of touches before he left the game in the first quarter with a lower body injury. He did not return.
Ollie Gordon II (MIA) vs. KCC: 17 Carries, 41 Yards, TD | 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 14 Yards
Gordon scored the Dolphins’ first rushing touchdown of the day, capping a 17-play drive with a huge 11-yard run on 3rd and 9 and then a three-yard score on the next play. Gordon was in the game because Achane went down earlier in the drive with an injury and made the most of his opportunity, finishing off a touchdown run and pulling in three catches to help absolutely nobody across the fantasy landscape. Managers will be much more excited about Gordon if he’s able to do the same thing next week after he’s been scooped up on waivers (assuming Achane is unable to return).
Wide Receiver
Chris Bell (MIA) vs. KCC: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 67 Yards
With Caleb Douglas out due to injury, Chris Bell stepped into a larger role as a starting wide receiver. Bell was on the field for 52 of 73 offensive snaps, mostly as the X receiver on the outside. He led the team in receptions and yards in his increased role. For Week 1 and Week 2, he served as a direct backup to Douglas, and it will be interesting to see how playing time shakes out between the two wide receivers when they’re both back and healthy.
Caleb Douglas (MIA) vs. KCC: DID NOT PLAY
Malik Washington (MIA) vs. KCC: 10 Targets, 5 Receptions, 56 Yards | 2 Carries, 5 Yards
Washington was a do-it-all receiver for the Dolphins, playing a team-high 63 snaps with most coming in the slot, some on the outside and some in the backfield after Achane went down with an injury. Washington was Malik Willis’ top target but pulled in just five catches. Look for the Dolphins to use Washington in this Swiss Army Knife role going forward if Achane misses significant time.
Ryan Miller (MIA) vs. KCC: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 15 Yards
Tight End
Greg Dulcich (MIA) vs. KC: 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 55 Yards
Malik Willis threw the ball 36 times on Sunday with De’Von Achane leaving this contest early with what appears to be a serious knee injury. Without Achane to rely upon, it’s possible that Greg Dulcich and the rest of the Dolphins’ pass catchers will need to be relied upon more moving forward. I’m not to the point of calling Dulcich a streaming option, but in deep TE Premium leagues, there might be something to build from if he maintains solid target volume.