# Chiefs beat Dolphins 24-10 to reach 3-0

> Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes leads 24-10 win over Dolphins to reach 3-0.
- Title: Chiefs beat Dolphins 24-10 to reach 3-0 · NBC Sports
- Summary: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes leads 24-10 win over Dolphins to reach 3-0. Kansas City Chiefs defeat Miami Dolphins 24-10 to move to 3-0 with Patrick Mahomes' 115th…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-take-dolphins-best-punch-but-move-to-3-0-with-24-10-win
- Published: 2026-09-27T20:03:11.774+00:00
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- Topics: kansas city chiefs, miami dolphins, patrick mahomes, travis kelce, malik willis, nfl, week 1, sports
## Chiefs take Dolphins' best punch
The Dolphins were plenty competitive against the Chiefs for much of Sunday afternoon.
## Chiefs' fourth-down defense separates teams
Kansas City’s fourth-down defense proved to be a separator, allowing the club to come away with a 24-10 victory in South Florida.
## Dolphins 0-of-3 on fourth down
While Miami was able to sustain drives and gain plenty of yards, the club was 0-of-3 on fourth down with chances to pick up points.
## Chiefs' key fourth-down stop
With the score at 17-10 midway through the fourth quarter, Miami elected to go for it on fourth-and-5 from their own 48 with 6:00 left on the clock.
## Chiefs score with 2:55 left
But Malik Willis’ pass was incomplete, setting up the Chiefs with good field position.
## Chiefs' 115th win in 150 starts
With the victory, Mahomes has 115 wins in his first 150 starts. That mark is tied with Tom Brady for No. 1 all-time, ahead of Joe Montana’s 108.
## Chiefs' fifth 3-0 start since 2018
It’s Kansas City’s fifth 3-0 start since Mahomes became the team’s starter in 2018.
## Key takeaway

Kansas City Chiefs defeat Miami Dolphins 24-10 to move to 3-0 with Patrick Mahomes' 115th win in 150 starts.