Chiefs vs Dolphins predictions, graded
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Chiefs 24, Dolphins 10 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chiefs vs Dolphins? Of 13 pundits with a call on record, all 13 take the Chiefs. 6 named a score; the median has the Chiefs by 17.5. The Chiefs won 24-10, so 13 of 13 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 96 out of 100.
Who the room took
13 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChiefs vs Dolphins picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Chiefs
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
The other 6 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 6 Chiefs.
Chiefs vs Dolphins score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Chiefs by 17.5, and the final was Chiefs by 14.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Alain PoupartChiefs 34, Dolphins 9Close · 74
- Nick WrightChiefs 31, Dolphins 10Hit · 83
- Chris SimmsChiefs 34, Dolphins 20Hit · 100
- Tyler SullivanChiefs 33, Dolphins 16Hit · 93
- Pete PriscoChiefs 28, Dolphins 10Hit · 90
- John BreechChiefs 31, Dolphins 17Hit · 100
Chiefs at Dolphins: how they came in
The Chiefs are 2-0 and have won 2 straight; the Dolphins are 0-2 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average, and 18 pundits put the Dolphins at 2.8 wins on average.
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- Record coming in
- 2-0 · won 2 straight · 64 scored, 40 allowed
- Last games
- W 33-30 vs Colts Week 2
- W 31-10 vs Broncos Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 4th, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Chiefs games
- Record coming in
- 0-2 · lost 2 straight · 26 scored, 62 allowed
- Last games
- L 13-35 at 49ers Week 2
- L 13-27 at Raiders Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 27th, defense 27th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-10
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 2.8 · 0 to 7 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 2 Dolphins games
Chiefs and Dolphins players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
2,037 passing yards · 14 TD, 4 INT · 67.3% completions · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to stay with Kansas City Chiefs
“QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Signs are pointing toward Patrick Mahomes being out there... if he's on the field, he's out there not because they think he's 85%.” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
872 rushing yards on 159 carries · 11 TD · 26 catches for 172 · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
33 catches for 482 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 26th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to record 78 receptions
“If Kelce continues to average 4.6 receptions per game, he will finish the year with 78 catches if he plays all 17 games at the average.” the article →
- George KarlaftisSack leader · DE
4 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
George Karlaftis to be 1st on the depth chart
“are expected to start George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte on the edge, with rookie R Mason Thomas sprinkled in” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
38 solo tackles · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Dolphins
- Malik WillisStarting QB · QB
1,396 passing yards · 6 TD, 6 INT · 58.2% completions · 232 rushing yards · 8 games · 27th in the NFL in passing yards
Malik Willis to record 1,000 rushing yards
“But the appeal of Willis is that if he plays 17 games, he might run for 1,000 yards. Yes, he’s that good of a runner.” the article →
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I think he's going to produce as a QB1 in fantasy because he's going to freaking run.” the article →
- Ollie Gordon IIRB1 · RB
463 rushing yards on 107 carries · 4 TD · 7 catches for 23 · 7 games · 18th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ollie Gordon II to be 1st on the depth chart
“Gordon is going to be the workhorse for the Dolphins running game until further notice” the article →
- Malik WashingtonWR1 · WR
33 catches for 350 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 55th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Caleb Douglas in a walking boot ... Washington is expected to be Miami's No. 1 receiver in Week 3.” the article →
Malik Washington to make the roster
“along with veterans Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert” the article →
- Greg DulcichTE1 · TE
24 catches for 270 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 85th in the NFL in receiving yards
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
“Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.” the article →
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“with only Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, and Ben Sims behind him on the tight end depth chart, Dulcich should be the Dolphins' every-down tight end” the article →
- Chop RobinsonSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 7 solo tackles · 7 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
“Robinson will be back against Kansas City and told reporters Thursday he'll be wearing a Guardian cap (Week 3)” the article →
- Jacob RodriguezTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 34 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jacob Rodriguez to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Green dot linebacker already as a rookie. And here he was with 14 tackles... There's a good chance that he's going to be right there in the mix for defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart
“Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .” the article →
Every call on Chiefs at Dolphins
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Kansas City Chiefs 34 — Dolphins 9
Final Prediction: Chiefs 34, Dolphins 9
Kansas City Chiefs 31 — Dolphins 10
The Chiefs, by the exact same score, they beat Denver. Chiefs, 31. Dolphins, 10.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins
I think it's just gonna be a route. It's gonna be like that. What we saw last week with San Francisco.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins
But am I guaranteeing a start to finish, never in doubt Chiefs' dominant performance? I am... So, yeah, I think the Chiefs win in dominant fashion.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins
I think the Chiefs straight up run through the Dolphins' face and win by two touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs 34 — Dolphins 20
I I'm certainly with you and the Chiefs... I'm gonna go $34.20, Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami
the Chiefs now, Monday night football, Sunday night football, getting up for road game against, I'm pretty sure, the least talented team in the league. If they try, that's a massacre.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami Dolphins
No question. I think K-9 leaves the Chiefs, and then that defense is going to take advantage of a Miami Dolphins offense
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami Dolphins
I like the Chiefs, too. It looks like they're back.
Kansas City Chiefs 33 — Dolphins 16
Projected score : Chiefs 33, Dolphins 16
Kansas City Chiefs 28 — Dolphins 10
Pick: Chiefs 28, Dolphins 10
Kansas City Chiefs 31 — Dolphins 17
Chiefs 31-17 over Dolphins
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami Dolphins
The Chiefs come to town in Week 3, and it shouldn't look much different from this week.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins
I think the Chiefs are going to, you know, Andy Reid's going to have his team ready to go... but I think they have enough to beat the Dolphins.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami
Then they play Miami. I think they get a dub there.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins
Week three, at the Dolphins. Give me a break. Win.