Dolphins 2026 Schedule Set with Notable Matchups

The Miami Dolphins 2026 schedule is nearly finalized, revealing significant matchups that could impact the team's trajectory. According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins will host the No. 3 team from the AFC North and will travel to face the third-place teams from the AFC South and NFC West.

The Dolphins have confirmed 14 of their 17 opponents, including rematches against the Indianapolis Colts, who defeated Miami 33-8 in their season opener, and either the Cincinnati Bengals or Baltimore Ravens, who also posted lopsided victories over the Dolphins this season.

Currently, the Colts are positioned to finish third in the AFC South, trailing the Houston Texans, while the Bengals are still in contention for a higher spot in the AFC North. The Dolphins are set to play home games against division rivals Buffalo, New England, and New York Jets, along with Kansas City, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago, and Detroit.

On the road, they will face Buffalo, New England, New York Jets, Denver, Green Bay, Las Vegas, and Minnesota. This upcoming schedule appears significantly more challenging compared to the current season, where the Dolphins faced opponents with the ninth-worst winning percentage.

Furthermore, in their recent loss to the Bengals, rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers achieved 260 passing yards, the most by any rookie quarterback in their first start this season, while Pro Football Focus rated several players as top performers, including center Aaron Brewer and tight end Darren Waller.

On defense, cornerback Rasul Douglas and edge player Cameron Goode were highlighted as top performers, with three defenders playing every snap of the game. The Dolphins' draft scenarios are also being evaluated as they look to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 season.