The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling into Hard Rock Stadium for their Week 3 clash against the Miami Dolphins as massive 10.5-point road favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. That line is telling, folks, shouting volumes about the Chiefs’ potent 2-0 start and the Dolphins’ abysmal 0-2 record, where they’ve been outscored by a combined 62-26. This isn’t just another game, it’s a statement.
This Ain’t the Super Bowl (Or the Wild Card)
While Kansas City has some history at Hard Rock Stadium, winning Super Bowl LIV there in February 2020, this Dolphins team is a far cry from a Super Bowl contender. Their 0-2 start is ugly, and it’s not just the final scores. Miami ranks dead last in the league with 9 sacks allowed on the season, and somehow, they’re also dead last in getting after the quarterback, with zero sacks through two games. Talk about a double whammy! They’ve already been blown out by the Raiders and 49ers, and with first-year head coach Jeff Hafley at the helm, it looks like a rough transition period. The last time these teams met was a bitterly cold AFC Wild Card matchup in January 2024, which the Chiefs won. This Week 3 forecast? Hot afternoon in South Florida, but the Dolphins’ offense might as well be on ice.
The Big Picture: Chiefs Have Eyes on Week 4
It’s clear that even Kansas City writers are looking past this Week 3 matchup, focusing on what’s ahead. Jared Sapp from Arrowhead Pride thinks the Chiefs will win comfortably, 27-16, but he doesn’t expect a full-on 50-point blowout. He figures the heat and a desire to manage the clock will keep the score from getting too crazy, even suggesting a “garbage time Dolphins score” could make the game look closer than it was.
Caleb James takes it a step further, urging the Chiefs to think “big picture.” He says Miami looks “more concerned with draft status in April than winning games right now” and believes the Chiefs should put their foot on the gas early. This would allow them to get younger players reps and rest key guys like Chris Jones and Travis Kelce ahead of a critical AFC West showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders next week. James predicts a 35-13 Chiefs victory. Even Mark Gunnels weighed in, stating Miami “just don’t think Miami has enough to hang with Kansas City for four quarters,” suggesting the Chiefs will control the game “on the ground with Kenneth Walker.”
The Chiefs might be on cruise control this week, but it’s all about sharpening up for the real challenge. Next week, it’s an AFC West battle against the Raiders, and that’s where the real stakes are for Kansas City. Can they stay healthy, dominate Miami, and build momentum for that critical divisional game? That’s what we’re all watching for.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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