The Miami Dolphins host the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend, a Week 3 showdown between a team undergoing a complete reset and a team that looks to be among the AFC’s Super Bowl contenders. Two different ends of the spectrum when it comes to a championship window meeting on a Sunday afternoon. Will it become an ugly game for the host?
Miami is 0-2 on the season, having lost to the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams by an average of 18 points. They have shown flashes of potential, but have not been
able to put together a complete game in all three phases. Last week, the offense was able to move the ball in the first half against the Rams, but then everything fell apart in the second. The defense struggled to slow the 49ers attack and special teams – well, they continue to be anything but special.
The Chiefs, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes back under center after missing the end of last year, are rolling early in the season. Sitting at 2-0, they started the season with prime time wins against the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. Now, they settle into an afternoon game in Miami as road favorites.
According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Chiefs are favored by 10.5 points.
How do our contributors here on The Phinsider think Miami will do this week? Our weekly picks pool is back, predicting Miami’s game against the Chiefs and all of the Week 3 games – including tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers. You can check out our winners predictions below – and you can also join in on the fun with your predictions. Can the community here on The Phinsider beat our contributors?
Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Week 3 picks
Kickoff: 1 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, Sep. 27
Odds: Chiefs -10.5
Picks:
Week 3 2026 schedule
Thursday Night Football (8:15 p.m. Eastern)
Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers (-4.5)
Sunday
1 p.m. Eastern
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills (-7.5)
Carolina Panthers (-2.5) at Cleveland Browns
New York Jets at Detroit Lions (-6.5)
Houston Texans (-1.5) at Indianapolis Colts
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (-2.5)
Tennessee Titans at New York Giants (-2.5)
Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers
Seattle Seahawks (-7.5) at Washington Commanders
4:05 p.m. Eastern
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (-8.5)
Minnesota Vikings (-1.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4:25 p.m. Eastern
Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints (-3)
Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) vs. Dallas Cowboys – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. Eastern)
Los Angels Rams (-2.5) at Denver Broncos
Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. Eastern)
Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) at Chicago Bears
All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
Week 2 Results
Marek Brave (11-5)
James McKinney (11-5)
Kevin Nogle (10-6)
The Phinsider Community (9-7)
Sumeet Jena (6-1)
2026 Overall Standings
(Through Week 2)
James McKinney (23-9)
Marek Brave (21-11)
The Phinsider Community (19-13)
Kevin Nogle (19-13)
Sumeet Jena (16-16)*
*Sumeet Jena’s overall record reflects the nine games he did not pick in Week 2 as losses.
