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The Miami Dolphins ' slate of opponents for the 2026 season is set. The NFL's schedule rotation already mapped out 14 of the Dolphins ' 17 opponents next season, the other three were determined by the final standings this year.
The Seattle Seahawks win over the San Francisco 49ers in the final week of the regular season on Saturday simplified the formula to figure out the one remaining opponent for the Miami Dolphins to be determined for the 2026 schedule.
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Miami Dolphins opponents 2026: Who’s on the schedule, how easy or hard will their schedule be
The Dolphins missed the playoffs in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and we’ll take an early look at the slate.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel talks about Tua Tagovailoa's struggles, Quinn Ewers living "fearlessly" in the pocket, MVP De'Von Achane.
The Miami Dolphins already were going to face a tough challenge in trying to upset the New England Patriots in their season finale at Gillette Stadium on Sunday
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When will the Miami Dolphins select in the 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down the order as the regular season ends
The 2025 NFL regular season came to an end on Sunday, finishing the 18-week battle for a spot in the playoff picture. The end of the regular season also sets up one of the first major events of the 2026 NFL league year,
The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve this week, finalizing the trade with the New York Giants.
On paper, the New England Patriots should walk away from their Week 18 battle with the division rival Miami Dolphins as winners. But the NFL isn't played on pap