Mahomes Set to Dominate Dolphins Defense, Analysts Predict
Following two strong performances, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are heavily favored against a struggling Dolphins team.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is showing signs of returning to his peak form, leading oddsmakers to heavily favor the Chiefs in their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs are positioned as 11-point road favorites.
Miami's offense has struggled significantly this season, ranking at the bottom of the league in scoring. De'Von Achane, a key offensive weapon, has managed only 159 total yards through two games. This offensive inefficiency has placed additional pressure on a defense that was already anticipated to be a weak point.
The Dolphins' defense currently ranks last in the NFL in points allowed per drive and 30th in average time per drive. They are the only team in the league without a recorded sack and have allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete passes at an NFL-high 78.8 percent rate.
Mahomes appeared to regain his rhythm in the second half of a recent game against the Denver Broncos, a strong defensive unit. Since halftime of that contest, he has completed 39 of 56 passes for 504 yards. If the Dolphins' defense fails to pressure Mahomes, analysts suggest he could accumulate substantial passing yardage, even in a potential blowout.
One prediction focuses on Mahomes exceeding his passing yards prop bet of 233.5. The projected best bet is for Patrick Mahomes to go Over 233.5 passing yards, with odds of -113 at DraftKings.