{
  "id": 10283128,
  "title": "Rapid Reaction: Last year’s Chiefs almost come out in win over Dolphins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/rapid-reaction-last-years-chiefs-almost-come-out-in-win-over-dolphins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:01:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rapid-reaction-last-chiefs-almost-200108316.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last season's Kansas City Chiefs nearly secured a win against the Miami Dolphins, despite the team's disappointing form throughout 2025. The game, played in Week 3, showed glimpses of the Chiefs' improved selves but ultimately fell short, with a 24-10 victory for the Dolphins. Here are three key trends from the match that mirrored last year's underwhelming performances, but didn't quite replicate them.\n\nFirstly, the Chiefs struggled to convert third downs, a recurring issue in their 2025 campaign. Miami's offense converted six of 12 third downs, showcasing the frustration experienced by the Chiefs in 2025. Multiple third downs were converted by Miami through short throws or handing off to running backs. Two crucial third-and-long conversions took place from inside Kansas City's 25-yard line, where the Chiefs failed to generate pressure or make aggressive plays after the snap. Safety Alohi Gilman and cornerback Mansoor Delane, in particular, struggled to create opportunities for the Chiefs' defense.\n\nSecondly, the Chiefs faced situational struggles throughout the game. After an impressive start with touchdowns on the first two drives, Kansas City's offense faltered, scoring just three points in the second half. In the second quarter, the Chiefs found themselves in a strong position, having driven to the 15-yard line. However, two consecutive inside handoffs resulted in no gain, leaving the score level at one point. The Chiefs' next three drives ended without success, with a crucial failure to secure a two-score lead in the final quarter, which would have taken pressure off the defense. In the fourth quarter, Kansas City finally broke through when tight end Noah Gray caught a pass over linebacker Willie Gay Jr., and the team capitalized with two crucial plays, securing the victory late.\n\nThirdly, the Chiefs' pass protection was leaky, contributing further to the team's struggles. Edge rusher Chop Robinson posed a significant threat, leading to a roughing-the-passer penalty. Miami's defensive linemen terrorized Kansas City's front five, with Mahomes facing five hits and recording just 246 passing yards on 20 of 24 attempts. His passer rating of 119.8 highlighted the extent of the pass protection issues.",
  "summary": "Kansas City finished the deal in Miami, but not without some familiar frustrations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How to watch Chiefs vs Dolphins today: Time, TV channel for NFL Week 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/how-to-watch-chiefs-vs-dolphins-today-time-tv-channel-for-nfl-week-3",
        "published": "2026-09-27T10:15:22.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}