Tracking the Dolphins schedule release rumors

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: A Miami Dolphins logo is seen on the side of a helmet before the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The NFL schedule is set to be released on Thursday, with a made-for-TV event at 8 p.m. Eastern. While all 18 weeks will be made official during the release, there will be leaks, reports, and updates along the way. As we do every year, we will keep up with the latest rumors and possible schedule for the Miami Dolphins up to the release.

We do already know that this year's schedule will kickoff on Wednesday, September 9, when the Seattle Seahawks, as the defending Super Bowl champion, will host someone in a primetime game on NBC. The opponent has not been announced. The next night, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will face off from Australia, with the game on Netflix.

Week 1's Sunday Night Game was announced yesterday, with the Dallas Cowboys visiting the New York Giants. The week will then end with the Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.

We also already know Week 2 will start with the Buffalo Bills showcasing their new stadium as they host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. Week 3 will include the Baltimore Ravens and the Cowboys in a game in Brazil.

We also have several international game host teams slotted into a week, though we do not have the other side of those matchups. In Week 4, the Washington Commanders play in London, while the Jacksonville Jaguars will play there the following week. In Week 6, Jacksonville stays in London to face the Houston Texans.

Jumping to Week 10, the Lions will play in Munich, then in Week 11, the San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City.

Finally, we know the Week 12 Thanksgiving games will include the Philadelphia Eagles at the Cowboys.

AFC East Division Standings

Our partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have updated theirodds of the AFC East division title for 2026. Not surprisingly, theBuffalo Billshold the top spot, with the New England Patriots still in second. TheNew York Jetsare third while the Dolphins are well behind.

Bills -130
Patriots +130
Jets +2000
Dolphins +3000

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What we know we know: Dolphins 2026 confirmed schedule

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What we think we know: Building the Dolphins 2026 weekly scheduleWeek 1

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 2

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 3

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 4

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 5

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 6

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 7

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 8

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 9

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 10

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 11

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 12

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 13

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 14

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 15

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 16

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 17

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Chicago Bears, vs. Detroit Lions, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets, at Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders, at Green Bay Packers, at Minnesota Vikings, at Indianapolis Colts, at San Francisco 49ers

Week 18

Possible Opponents: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. New England Patriots, vs. New York Jets, at Buffalo Bills, at New England Patriots, at New York Jets

The NFL has made it a tradition that division rivalries will be held during the final week of the season. Miami visited the Patriots in the 2025 season finale, making it unlikely they would have the same matchup, though it is possible. Looking back over the past several seasons, the matchup that has not been used in the finale the longest is the Dolphins at the Bills.