NFL · 2026 season · 1–3 against the closing spread
Miami Dolphins
Next: Dolphins vs. Bengals, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Dolphins +7, opened +8.5, total 42.5.
Dolphins Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | Out → Questionable | -0.0 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Dolphins. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Dolphins News
Wind in the Forecast for Bengals at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium calls for wind 13 mph, gusting 15. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Dolphins cut running back Carlos Washington Jr.
Miami waived running back Carlos Washington Jr., removing a depth back from the roster ahead of Sunday's home game with Cincinnati. The move is minor unless injuries thin the backfield. Miami Dolphins (team site)
Total drops 4 for Bengals at Dolphins with no reported news
The consensus total on Bengals at Dolphins has moved from 46.5 to 42.5. Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
Line moves 1.5 toward the Dolphins with no reported news
The consensus spread on Bengals at Dolphins has moved from +8.5 to +7 (home side). Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
Line moves 1.5 toward the Dolphins ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Bengals at Dolphins has moved from +9 to +7.5 (home side), with 7 of 7 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 8h 32m before the report: Bryan Cook (S) Questionable to Out.
Line moves 1.5 toward the Dolphins ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Bengals at Dolphins has moved from +9 to +7.5 (home side), with 7 of 7 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 10h 38m before the report: Bryan Cook (S) Questionable to Out.
Total drops 3 for Bengals at Dolphins after last week's results
The consensus total on Bengals at Dolphins has moved from 45.5 to 42.5, with 4 of 4 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Dolphins sign running back Washington, elevate lineman Smith for Vikings trip
Miami added running back Carlos Washington to the active roster and elevated defensive lineman Mazi Smith ahead of the game at Minnesota. The backfield addition follows De'Von Achane being ruled out, leaving the Dolphins thin at running back. ProFootballTalk
Dolphins add linebacker Heyward from Bengals practice squad
Miami signed inside linebacker Shaka Heyward away from Cincinnati's practice squad and added guard James Ester to its own practice squad. The moves give the Dolphins depth at linebacker heading into Sunday's game at Minnesota. Miami Dolphins (team site)
Dolphins to play at Minnesota without Achane
Miami travels to face the unbeaten Vikings without running back De'Von Achane. His absence removes the team's top backfield threat for Sunday. Miami Dolphins (team site)
Dolphins lose Achane for season with torn ACL
Miami running back De'Von Achane tore an ACL in Sunday's loss to Kansas City and is done for the season, according to reports. The Dolphins will need a new lead back at Minnesota, removing their top offensive weapon from the game plan. ESPN
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Raiders | +3 | +3 | — | L 13–27 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | at 49ers | +13 | +13 | — | L 13–35 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Chiefs | +10.5 | +10 | −0.5 | L 10–24 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | at Vikings | +10.5 | +10 | −0.5 | L 10–15 | Covered |
| 5 | vs. Bengals | +8.5 | +7 | −1.5 | Upcoming | — |
The Dolphins' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Dolphins.