{"id":411459,"date":"2026-09-26T17:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/411459\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T17:46:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:46:34","slug":"dolphins-chiefs-week-3-national-predictions-roundup-any-miami-takers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/411459\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins-Chiefs Week 3 National Predictions Roundup: Any Miami Takers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins will look for their first victory of the 2026 season when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in their home opener at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Here’s a roundup of national predictions on this game.<\/p>\n

For a second consecutive week, it’s a clean sweep of a predicted Dolphins loss, and those who project a final score also pretty much are in agreement the game won’t be close, though there are some exceptions there.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this is where things stand with the Dolphins, who won’t get the benefit of the doubt until they at the very least play a game where the outcome isn’t decided before the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

Albert Breer: Chiefs<\/p>\n

Eva Geitheim: Chiefs<\/p>\n

Mitch Goldich:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Mike Kadlick: Chiefs<\/p>\n

Gilbert Manzano:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Conor Orr:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

John Pluym:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Matt Verderame:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Jarrett Bell:\u00a0Chiefs 31, Dolphins 17<\/p>\n

Nick Brinkerhoff: Chiefs 34, Dolphins 13<\/p>\n

Chris Bumbaca:\u00a0Chiefs 23, Dolphins 13<\/p>\n

Nate Davis:\u00a0Chiefs 27, Dolphins 13<\/p>\n

Adam Kaufman:\u00a0Chiefs 31, Dolphins 17<\/p>\n

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz:\u00a0 Chiefs 38, Dolphins 20<\/p>\n

Analysis:\u00a0The Chiefs return to where Patrick Mahomes once enjoyed his first Super Bowl winning glory seven years ago. They look a lot more complete as he’s expanded his weapons and looks sharp coming off knee surgery. Kansas City will also run all over Miami with Kenneth Walker III. Miami doesn’t have much to challenge at home.<\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0Chiefs 34, Dolphins 14<\/p>\n

Matt Bowen: ChiefsMike Clay:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jeremy Fowler:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Dan Graziano:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kalyn Kahler:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Pamela Maldonado:\u00a0ChiefsEric Moody:\u00a0ChiefsJason Reid:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Benjamin Solak:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lindsey Thiry: Chiefs<\/p>\n

Seth Wickersham:\u00a0Chiefs<\/p>\n

Analysis: In 1971, these two teams played the longest game in NFL history. For Dolphins fans who attend this one, it will feel even longer.<\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0Chiefs 27, Dolphins 9<\/p>\n

Jeremy Bergman:\u00a0Chiefs 28, Dolphins 16<\/p>\n

Brooke Cersosimo: Chiefs 24, Dolphins 18<\/p>\n

Gennaro Filice:\u00a0Chiefs 33, Dolphins 14<\/p>\n

Bobby Kownack:\u00a0Chiefs 35, Dolphins 11<\/p>\n

Dan Parr:\u00a0Chiefs 28, Dolphins 14<\/p>\n

Analysis:\u00a0The\u00a0Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0are 2-0, but this is their first road game. It won’t matter. Miami is playing a lot of young players and building for the future. They won’t win many games, and they won’t win their first here. Look for a big day by the Chiefs and\u00a0Patrick Mahomes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0Chiefs 28, Dolphins 10<\/p>\n

Zach Berman: Chiefs
Chad Graff: Chiefs
Jon Greenberg: Chiefs
Larry Holder: Chiefs
Josh Kendall: Chiefs
Nick Kosmider: Chiefs
Steve Louis Goldstein: Chiefs
Austin Mock: Chiefs<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins On SI<\/p>\n

Analysis:\u00a0The Dolphins will win some games at some point because their slew of young players will continue to develop through their rookie year, but it’s just very difficult to envision them even staying close with the veteran Chiefs, let alone pull off what would be a gigantic upset. The return of Chop Robinson should help the defense, but there were leaks all over the place against the 49ers, too many to fix in one week before facing Kansas City. And the offense simply isn’t ready to keep up in a shootout.<\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0Chiefs 34, Dolphins 9<\/p>\n

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