Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders Picks and Predictions for Friday, August 14th, 2026
Dolphins vs Commanders Game Information
The Miami Dolphins will be on the road Friday night for a 7 PM game in Landover, MD, inside Northwest Stadium against the Washington Commanders. Miami comes into the preseason Friday night looking to build on a below-average season last year, finishing 7-10 overall after losing 3 of the last 4 games. The Washington Commanders come into this year after an abysmal showing last year. Washington finished the regular season 7 games below .500 and lost 10 of their last 11 games played, including 8 in a row at one point. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.
Dolphins Preview
Malik Willis is the new quarterback for the Dolphins heading into the year after he signed a 3-year deal with the team. De’Von Achane will likely be leaned upon heavily at the beginning of the year as the top back from last season after he compiled 1,350 yards and 8 scores on 238 carries across 16 games. Tight End Greg Dulcich is the top receiver back from a year ago after accounting for 335 yards and 1 touchdown on 26 catches through 10 games played. Malik Washington will likely see his numbers go up this season after 317 yards and 3 scores on 46 catches last year
Commanders Preview
Marcus Mariota led Washington last season with 1695 yards and 10 scores on 139 completions across 11 games played. Jayden Daniels accounted for 1262 yards and eight scores on 114 completions along with 278 yards and 2 scores on 58 carries, though he played just 7 games. Jacory Croskey-Merritt returns this year as the top ball carrier back from a season ago after 805 yards and 8 scores on 175 carries last season.
Dolphins vs Commanders Pick
The Washington Commanders are the better team in this matchup despite their showing last season. Washington is healthy again and will likely do the work on both sides of the ball Friday night to control this game from the onset, leading to the win and cover at home in their first preseason game of the year
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- Pick: Washington Commanders +3.5
- Secondary: Over 35.5
Final Score Prediction: Washington Commanders win and cover 28-14.
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