The next week, the Chiefs did bounce back and defeated the Miami Dolphins for the second time in the season, 27–24 and had a winning record in the first Peterson-Schottenheimer season at 8-7-1.
In the subsequent week, the Chiefs regained their footing and emerged victorious against the Miami Dolphins for the second time that season, with a final score of 27–24, resulting in an overall win-loss record of 8-7-1 under the leadership of Peterson-Schottenheimer.