Last Updated on octubre 7, 2026 8:18 am by Allen
Descripción general del equipo
The Dolphins are entering a full teardown after a 7-10 finish in 2025 cost Mike McDaniel his job (he’s now the Chargers’ offensive coordinator) and brought in first-time head coach Jeff Hafley, the former Packers defensive coordinator, alongside new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Miami moved on from nearly its entire offensive core, releasing Tua Tagovailoa (who signed with Atlanta after an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit), releasing Tyreek Hill, and trading Jaylen Waddle to Denver, replacing them at quarterback with free-agent addition Malik Willis, who is set for his first season as a full-time starter.
With a first-year coaching staff and a new starting quarterback both getting their first real test, Miami enters 2026 as one of the longest shots in the AFC East and the league’s rebuild story to watch.
Análisis de la línea ofensiva
Miami rebuilt the left side of its line this offseason, pairing returning left tackle Patrick Paul with first-round rookie Kadyn Proctor, who played tackle in college but begins his career at left guard. Center Aaron Brewer, coming off an All-Pro season, anchors the interior alongside second-year right guard Jonah Savaiinaea and oft-injured right tackle Austin Jackson, giving the Dolphins a young, physical unit whose ceiling depends heavily on Jackson staying healthy and Proctor’s transition inside.
Análisis de la línea defensiva
The Dolphins released veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb and replaced him with free agents Josh Uche and David Ojabo plus rookie Trey Moore, hoping to pair them with third-year edge Chop Robinson, who the coaching staff expects to take a major step forward. Interior tackle Zach Sieler, who racked up 5.5 sacks after Week 10 last season, gives the front some proven interior pressure while the new pieces try to prove they belong.
Temporada 2026 de la NFL
Semana 5
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 PM ET | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Miami is a home underdog, priced at +285 on the moneyline against Cincinnati’s -360, with the Bengals favored by 7.5 points and the total set at 42.5. The Dolphins are still searching for their first win and will play without running back De’Von Achane, who tore his ACL in Week 3, while the 2-2 Bengals are coming off back-to-back fourth-quarter losses and are monitoring Ja’Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (adductor).
A low-scoring spot, with Miami still ranked last in the league in scoring and Cincinnati’s top playmakers in question.
Week 4 Recap
Dolphins 10, Vikings 15 | Sunday, October 4 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Miami’s defense finally showed up, sacking Kyler Murray four times after recording none in the first three games and holding Minnesota to five field goals, but the offense managed just 198 yards. Malik Willis went 9-of-17 for 85 yards and lost a fumble on a sack, and a 68-yard touchdown to Chris Bell was wiped out by an illegal touching penalty, leaving the Dolphins 0-4 for the first time since 2019.
Semana 4
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings | Sunday, October 4 | 4:05 PM ET | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Miami is a massive road underdog, priced at +525 on the moneyline against Minnesota’s -750, with the Vikings favored by 10 points and the total set at a season-low 38.5. It’s the second straight week Miami has been favored by double digits, underscoring how far this roster has to go in year one of the rebuild.
Another lopsided spot for a winless Dolphins team, with Minnesota’s defense projected to make life difficult on an offense still finding its footing.
Week 3 Recap
Dolphins 10, Chiefs 24 | Sunday, September 27 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Miami’s rebuild hit its lowest point yet, falling to 0-3 in a game Kansas City controlled from start to finish. The Dolphins managed only a field goal and a late touchdown against a Chiefs defense that never let the game get out of hand for Kansas City.
Semana 3
Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, September 27 | 1:00 PM ET | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Miami is a massive home underdog, priced at +525 on the moneyline against Kansas City’s -750, with the Chiefs favored by 11.5 points and the total set at 45.5. Kansas City enters 2-0 and playing its best football of the young Patrick Mahomes-return season, while Miami is still searching for its first win.
A lopsided spot for a rebuilding Dolphins team against a Chiefs squad that looks fully back to form.
Week 2 Recap
Dolphins 13, 49ers 35 | Sunday, September 20 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Miami actually outgained San Francisco in the first half and held the ball for nearly nine more minutes, but a pair of stalled drives inside the 49ers’ 10-yard line proved costly. San Francisco pulled away with 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, dropping the Dolphins to 0-2 to start Jeff Hafley’s rebuild.
Semana 2
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers | Sunday, September 20 | 4:25 PM ET | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Miami opens as a massive road underdog, priced at +625 on the moneyline against San Francisco’s -952, with the 49ers favored by 12.5 points and the total set at 46.5. San Francisco is coming off a 27-7 win over the Rams in Australia in Week 1, leaving Miami with almost no favorable matchups anywhere on the field.
A brutal early test for a rebuilding roster, with real risk of this one getting out of hand if the offensive line struggles the way it did in Week 1.
Resumen de la semana 1
Dolphins 13, Raiders 27 | Sunday, September 13 | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Miami’s rebuild opened with a rough afternoon, as Kirk Cousins completed his first 10 passes and Las Vegas controlled the game from the opening drive in a 27-13 win. Malik Willis and the offense struggled to get untracked behind a still-jelling offensive line, and the Dolphins had little answer for a Raiders team picking up Klint Kubiak’s first win as head coach.
Semana 1
Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders | Sunday, September 13 | 4:25 PM ET | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Miami opens as a road underdog, priced at +150 on the moneyline against Las Vegas’s -180, with the total set at 41.5 points and the Raiders favored by 3. Las Vegas enters with its own new coaching staff under Klint Kubiak, but veteran Kirk Cousins won the Week 1 starting job over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, giving the home team a clear experience edge at quarterback.
Two rebuilding franchises open the season together, but Miami’s total roster turnover makes it hard to find an edge anywhere on the field in Week 1.
Probabilidades de ganar la División y el Super Bowl
Probabilidades de ganar la AFC Este: +4000
Probabilidades de ganar el Super Bowl: +35000
Predicciones
Récord general: The Dolphins are projected to finish around 4-13, in line with one of the lowest win totals in the league at 4.5.
Posibilidades de playoffs: Among the longest shots in the conference to make the postseason
Posibilidades del Super Bowl: No es un factor realista en 2026.
Miami is playing the long game this year, and the results are likely to be rough while Jeff Hafley and Malik Willis find their footing. Expect a season defined by development over results, with an eye toward 2027 once the new coaching staff and cap situation start to stabilize.
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