Miami’s Dolphins open the 2026 preseason with a loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Across recaps, Washington gets the better of the matchup in the game’s early stages, and Miami does not come away with a win in its first exhibition appearance.
While the result is negative for the Dolphins, one outlet focuses on a separate takeaway: the performance of Miami’s starting offense. That coverage highlights that, despite the overall loss and Washington’s effectiveness against Miami, there are positive developments for Miami’s first unit going forward. Another account characterizes the Dolphins’ overall play more strongly, describing Washington as dominant during the opener.
Together, the reports agree on the outcome—Miami loses to Washington in its preseason debut—but they diverge in emphasis. One recap centers on the excitement around Miami’s starting offense, while the other stresses Washington’s control of the game.
