Dolphins, Commanders face off in NFL preseason opener tonight
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Miami Dolphins face the Washington Commanders in their 2026 preseason opener at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams held a joint practice earlier this week and will use this game to assess players and strategies under new head coaches. Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is set to make his debut for Miami, while Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is not expected to play. The match will provide insights into both teams' rosters as they look to solidify starting positions ahead of the regular season.
- •Dolphins start Malik Willis in preseason debut
- •Commanders' Jayden Daniels will not play
- •Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET
- •Game follows a joint practice between teams
- •Dolphins and Commanders assessing player depth and roles
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"After testing each other in a joint practice earlier this week, the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders meet Friday night again as both teams get their first taste of preseason game action in 2026. How to Watch Commanders vs Dolphins…
"The Miami Dolphins start the preseason on the road as they travel to Washington for their matchup against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Here's where to watch, listen and livestream Friday night's game:
"NFL preseason Week 1 continues Friday when the Washington Commanders host the Miami Dolphins. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:03 PMCommanders vs. Dolphins live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game
The Washington Commanders are hosting the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game. Follow live updates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:47 PMWhat channel is Commanders vs Dolphins game tonight? Time, watch live, stream
NFL preseason Week 1 continues Friday when the Washington Commanders host the Miami Dolphins. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.
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- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:00 PMHow to live stream Commanders vs Dolphins: Watch NFL Preseason, TV channel
After testing each other in a joint practice earlier this week, the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders meet Friday night again as both teams get their first taste of preseason game action in 2026. How to Watch Commanders vs Dolphins…
- MiamiDolphinsAug 13, 2026, 3:04 PMHow to Watch, Stream & Listen: Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders - Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins start the preseason on the road as they travel to Washington for their matchup against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Here's where to watch, listen and livestream Friday night's game:
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