Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins: Experts release early Week 3 projections [2026]

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Get early predictions for the upcoming Chiefs vs Dolphins NFL game.

Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins Early Predictions and Betting Preview.
Hard Rock Stadium sets the stage for the NFL matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins this Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will meet in Week 3 of the NFL season at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM ET.

Early simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Chiefs as the most likely winner of this AFC showdown.

For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Chiefs vs. Dolphins predictions page.

Kansas City vs. Miami early predictions

Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Chiefs vs. Dolphins game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:

  • Straight up win probabilities: Chiefs 79.9%, Dolphins 20.1%
  • Predicted final score: Chiefs 27-17 Dolphins
  • Spread: Chiefs (-10.5) 48.6%, Dolphins (+10.5) 51.4%
  • Total points (46): Over 47.6%, Under 52.4%

As of September 21, 2026, these Chiefs-Dolphins figures and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

 

Chiefs vs. Dolphins Week 3 details

Sunday's matchup between the Dolphins and Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for September 27, 2026.

Chiefs vs. Dolphins opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 3 game, which are listed here:

  • Spread: Chiefs -10.5 (-108), Dolphins +10.5 (-102)
  • Moneyline: Chiefs -590, Dolphins +400
  • Total: Over/Under 46 (-108/-110)

Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.

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Conclusion

We predict the Chiefs, with a 79.9% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins in Week 3 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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