Last updated: October 7, 2026. The Miami Dolphins are 0-4 and last in the AFC East after a 15-10 loss at Minnesota on October 4. They host the Cincinnati Bengals on October 11 at 1 p.m. ET on Fox. Running back De’Von Achane is out for the season with a torn ACL.
This is the first season under head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Miami released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Tyreek Hill, traded receiver Jaylen Waddle, and gave the offense to Malik Willis. The results, schedule, roster, news, and outside predictions are all below.
Miami Dolphins 2026 Season So Far: Results Through Week 4
Three of the four losses came by 14 points or more. The Minnesota game was the closest, decided by five.
- Week 1, September 13: Raiders 27, Dolphins 13 (at Las Vegas)
- Week 2, September 20: 49ers 35, Dolphins 13 (at San Francisco)
- Week 3, September 27: Chiefs 24, Dolphins 10 (at Miami)
- Week 4, October 4: Vikings 15, Dolphins 10 (at Minnesota)
The offense has been the problem. Miami has scored 46 points in four games, or 11.5 per game, which Yahoo Sports lists as last in the league. Against Minnesota, the Dolphins converted just 2 of 9 third downs and ran 37 plays to the Vikings’ 72, Yahoo reported.
But the defense gave Miami a chance. Zach Sieler had two sacks, Chop Robinson had one, and rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez made 18 tackles. Minnesota scored all 15 of its points on five field goals, according to the CBS Sports recap.
Miami Dolphins Schedule: Remaining Games and Bye Week
Miami has 13 games left, and the bye is in Week 6, so there’s no game on October 18. Six of the remaining games are against AFC East rivals.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oct. 11 | Cincinnati Bengals | Home |
| 6 | Oct. 18 | Bye | – |
| 7 | Oct. 25 | New York Jets | Away |
| 8 | Nov. 1 | New England Patriots | Home |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | Detroit Lions | Home |
| 10 | Nov. 15 | Indianapolis Colts | Away |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | Buffalo Bills | Away |
| 12 | Nov. 29 | New York Jets | Home |
| 13 | Dec. 6 | Denver Broncos | Away |
| 14 | Dec. 13 | Chicago Bears | Home |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | Green Bay Packers | Away |
| 16 | Dec. 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | Home |
| 17 | Jan. 3 | Buffalo Bills | Home |
| 18 | Jan. 9 or 10 (TBD) | New England Patriots | Away |
Later kickoff times can change because of flexible scheduling, so check the team’s schedule before you make plans.
Miami Dolphins Roster: Who Is Playing Where
The official roster lists Willis, Brady Cook, and Kyle McCord at quarterback. Willis spent two seasons as a Green Bay backup, then signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal in March with $45 million guaranteed, ESPN reported. The team lists Willis, Achane, linebacker Jordyn Brooks, and lineman Sieler as captains.
- Running back: Ollie Gordon II took over after Achane’s injury. He has 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season, including 100 yards on nine carries against the Vikings. Jaylen Wright is also on the roster.
- Receivers: Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, and Caleb Douglas are on the roster. Washington has become a primary target, Yahoo said, and caught five passes for 67 yards in Week 4.
- Tight ends: Greg Dulcich, Justin Joly, Will Kacmarek, and Seydou Traore are listed. Cole Turner is on injured reserve.
- Defense: Brooks plays inside linebacker, and Sieler, Robinson, and Josh Uche work up front.
Latest Miami Dolphins News: A New Staff and a Season-Ending Injury
Miami reset its football leadership in January. The AP reported that the team hired Hafley, then the Packers’ defensive coordinator, after it fired coach Mike McDaniel, who went 35-33 in four seasons. General manager Chris Grier was also out. Sullivan, who worked with Hafley in Green Bay, now runs the front office.
The roster moves kept coming. Miami released Hill and Tagovailoa, and then on March 17 it traded Waddle to Denver for the No. 30 pick in the draft plus third- and fourth-round picks, the AP said.
In April, the Dolphins took Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor 12th overall. They then moved up from No. 30 to No. 27 for San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, according to the team’s draft recap.
The biggest recent blow came on September 27, when Achane tore his left ACL on his third carry against Kansas City and went on injured reserve, Field Level Media reported. Hafley said he was heartbroken for his captain.
Miami Dolphins Predictions and Playoff Outlook
Outside projections are not kind to Miami, and they’re only estimates. The CBS Sports standings page lists Miami’s playoff chance at under 1 percent. It puts Buffalo, 3-1 and first in the division, at 85.9 percent.
For Sunday, a Yahoo Sports writer picked Cincinnati 30, Miami 10, pointing to Miami’s low scoring and Achane’s absence. The Bengals are 2-2.
But those are opinions, not results. On paper, the Jets (1-3) and Patriots (2-2) have the weaker records among Miami’s division opponents, and the Dolphins play each of them twice. Three things are worth watching:
- Third down, where Miami went 2 for 9 at Minnesota.
- Willis and the passing game, which managed 85 yards on 9-of-17 passing at Minnesota, per CBS Sports.
- Gordon’s workload now that he’s the lead back.
Miami Dolphins FAQ
What is the Miami Dolphins’ record in 2026?
The Dolphins are 0-4 after four games and sit last in the AFC East. Buffalo is 3-1, New England is 2-2, and the Jets are 1-3. Miami has scored 46 points and allowed 101. Its next game is at home against Cincinnati on October 11.
Who is the Dolphins’ head coach?
Jeff Hafley is the head coach. Miami hired him in January 2026 after he spent two seasons as the Packers’ defensive coordinator, the AP reported. He replaced Mike McDaniel, who was fired after going 35-33 in four seasons with the team.
Who is the Dolphins’ starting quarterback?
Malik Willis is the starter. He signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract in March, with $45 million guaranteed, ESPN reported. Miami had released Tua Tagovailoa that month. Willis was a backup in Green Bay for two seasons, and the Dolphins also list Brady Cook and Kyle McCord.
When do the Dolphins play next?
Miami hosts the Bengals on Sunday, October 11, at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Fox has the broadcast. The Dolphins then have a bye in Week 6 and travel to face the New York Jets on October 25.
Is De’Von Achane out for the season?
Yes. Achane tore his left ACL against Kansas City on September 27, and Miami placed him on injured reserve, according to Field Level Media. Ollie Gordon II has taken over as the lead back, and Jaylen Wright is also on the roster.
Key Takeaways and What Comes Next for Miami
Miami is 0-4 with 13 games left, a new head coach, a new quarterback, and its lead back out for the year. The next checkpoints are the Bengals game on October 11, the bye on October 18, and the Jets game on October 25.
Bookmark this page, and check the team’s official site for injury updates before each kickoff.
Featured image: Photo by Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash. In-content image: Photo by Iván W. Lui on Unsplash. Both are stock photos of Hard Rock Stadium, not from a 2026 game.
