Kingdom Keys: 3 keys to a Chiefs victory over the Dolphins in Week 3

Kansas City enters the matchup 2-0 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime. Miami is 0-2 after losing its first two games by a combined 36 points, including a 35-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.

The Chiefs will be double-digit favorites, but the Dolphins will be playing their home opener as their season is already approaching a critical point. Kansas City must match that desperation while building on the offensive identity it established in its first two victories.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs congratulates running back Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs on his rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images A balanced offense does not necessarily mean finishing with the same number of rushing and passing attempts. It means forcing the defense to respect everything the offense can do.