Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders

NFL

Dolphins

0-1

7-20

Final

Commanders

1-0

Northwest Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Interception
Field Goal
Interception
Punt
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MIA	7	0	0	0	7
WSH	0	17	0	3	20

Who won: Commanders 20-7

The Washington Commanders beat the Miami Dolphins 20-7 on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders outscored the Dolphins 17-0 in the 2nd quarter. Athan Kaliakmanis led the Commanders in passing yards (6/10, 87 YDS). Malik Willis led the Dolphins in passing yards (4/5, 43 YDS).

Recap · Aug 14

Dolphins' Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7

Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami's new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins lost 20-7 to the Washington Commanders Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

What it means

Dolphins without Caleb Douglas (WR), listed inactive.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 46m ago

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ESPN · 2d ago

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ESPN · 3d ago

Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley challenges LB Chop Robinson

Preview · 3d ago

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ESPN · 3d ago

Jayden Daniels will be 'full go' vs. Giants, says Commanders OC

Injuries and inactives

Dolphins4th in AFC East

Caleb Douglas WR
Ankle
Inactive
Kaytron Allen RB
Coach's Decision
Inactive
Chukwuebuka Godrick OT
Coach's Decision
Inactive
Justin Joly TE
Concussion
Inactive
Reese Taylor CB
Quadriceps
Inactive

Commanders4th in NFC East

Charles Omenihu DE
Groin
Inactive
Marcus Mariota QB
Knee - MCL, Sprain, right
Inactive
Nick Cross S
Illness
Inactive
Tanoa Togiai G
Coach's Decision
Inactive
Tyler Owens S
Hamstring
Inactive

Quarterbacks

Dolphins4th in AFC East

Malik Willis QB

Season passing leader · 43 YDS

Commanders4th in NFC East

Athan Kaliakmanis QB

Season passing leader · 87 YDS

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Game info

Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD · Grass · Attendance 56,789
Officials: Chad Hill (Referee), Sarah Thomas (Down Judge), Anthony Flemming (Field Judge), Tyree Walton (Back Judge), Brian Perry (Line Judge), Marcus Woods (Umpire), Sean Woodson (Side Judge)