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Mahomes, Chiefs Hold Off Dolphins 24-10 in Miami

Kansas City improves to 3-0 with a defensive masterclass and balanced offense, holding Miami to just 10 points despite a strong start from the home team.

Cody Halloran

September 29, 20262 min read

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September 27, 2026

Chiefs Secure Road Victory

The Kansas City Chiefs improved their record to 3-0 by defeating the Miami Dolphins 24-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The visiting squad controlled much of the contest, leveraging efficient offensive execution and a stifling defense to secure the win in front of 59,216 spectators.

Scoring Overview

Kansas City established early momentum with a touchdown in the opening period, taking a 7-0 lead when Kenneth Walker III scored on a 10-yard rush. The Dolphins responded immediately, tying the game at 7-7 later in the first quarter on a 3-yard rushing touchdown by Ollie Gordon II.

The Chiefs regained control in the second quarter as Patrick Mahomes connected with Walker III on a 5-yard pass to extend the lead to 14-7. Miami’s offense struggled to find rhythm thereafter, managing only a field goal in the third period. Riley Patterson kicked a 37-yard field goal to make it 14-10 heading into the final frame.

Kansas City sealed the victory in the fourth quarter. Harrison Butker added a 34-yard field goal to push the score to 17-10. The Chiefs capped their scoring with a decisive 11-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Travis Kelce, bringing the final margin to 24-10.

Key Performances

Patrick Mahomes was highly efficient for Kansas City, completing 20 of 24 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw one interception. Walker III contributed significantly on both ground and air, rushing 18 times for 70 yards and a touchdown, while adding a receiving touchdown.

For Miami, Malik Willis started at quarterback, completing 20 of 36 passes for 210 yards with one interception. He also added 56 rushing yards on nine carries. Chris Bell led the Dolphins in receiving with four catches for 67 yards. Rashee Rice was the top receiver for Kansas City, hauling in seven passes for 88 yards.

Post-Game Context

With this win, the Chiefs remain undefeated at 3-0. The loss drops Miami to 0-3 on the season. The two teams have now played one meeting this year, with Kansas City claiming the victory.

Sources

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Cody Halloran

Cody Halloran covers Winter Springs high school and area college sports.

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