Miami Dolphins Power Ranking 2026
- Record
- 1-5
- PRT Score
- 26.9
- Elo
- 1380
- Form
- -29
- Projected
- 4-13
The Miami Dolphins are No. 30 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 1-5 record and a PRT Score of 26.9, which puts them in Tier 5, Long Shots. Their Elo rating of 1380 ranks 29th in the league, and they have lost 29 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 4.4 wins, a 4-13 finish, with the 3rd toughest remaining schedule.
Dolphins vs Patriots: Next Game
Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.
- 26.9PRT Score66.7
- 1380Elo1614
- -29Form+14
- -0.5Net yards per play+0.6
- -9.8Points per game margin+2.4
Dolphins Remaining Schedule and Projection
11 games left. The model expects about 3.4 more wins, for a projected 4-13 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1539, the 3rd toughest schedule left in the NFL.
- Wk 8vs
New England PatriotsNo. 6Nov 126% - Wk 9vs
Detroit LionsNo. 13Nov 836% - Wk 10at
Indianapolis ColtsNo. 24Nov 1536% - Wk 11at
Buffalo BillsNo. 4Nov 2214% - Wk 12vs
New York JetsNo. 23Nov 2960% - Wk 13at
Denver BroncosNo. 8Dec 615% - Wk 14vs
Chicago BearsNo. 14Dec 1333% - Wk 15at
Green Bay PackersNo. 12Dec 2025% - Wk 16vs
Los Angeles ChargersNo. 28Dec 2755% - Wk 17vsBuffalo BillsNo. 4Jan 324%
- Wk 18atNew England PatriotsNo. 6Jan 1016%
Percent is the model win chance for the Dolphins with today's ratings. It updates after every game.
Dolphins Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Third down conversion41.3%10th
- Yards allowed per game337.716th
- Red zone scoring56.3%18th
Weaknesses
- Third down rate allowed52.1%31st
- Points per game margin-9.831st
- Yards per game293.527th
Dolphins Offense and Defense Efficiency
From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.
- Yards per play5.219th
- Yards per play allowed5.725th
- Net yards per play-0.524th
- Yards per game293.527th
- Yards allowed per game337.716th
- Third down conversion41.3%10th
- Third down rate allowed52.1%31st
- Red zone scoring56.3%18th
- Turnover margin-325th
- Points per game margin-9.831st
Dolphins Elo Rating by Game
Dolphins 2026 Game Log
- Wk 7W28-25atNew York JetsNo. 23+17.2 Elo
- Wk 5L24-31vs
Cincinnati BengalsNo. 11-17.0 Elo - Wk 4L10-15at
Minnesota VikingsNo. 3-5.9 Elo - Wk 3L10-24vs
Kansas City ChiefsNo. 7-23.6 Elo - Wk 2L13-35at
San Francisco 49ersNo. 2-10.8 Elo - Wk 1L13-27at
Las Vegas RaidersNo. 27-30.8 Elo
Dolphins Power Ranking History
AFC East Power Rankings
AFC East
Dolphins Power Ranking FAQ
Where are the Miami Dolphins ranked in the NFL power rankings?
The Miami Dolphins are No. 30 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 26.9 and an Elo rating of 1380. That places them in Tier 5, Long Shots.
What is the Miami Dolphins record in 2026?
The Miami Dolphins are 1-5. They have scored 98 points and allowed 157, a margin of -9.8 per game.
Who do the Miami Dolphins play next?
The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots (No. 6) on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Dolphins a 26% chance to win.
What is the Miami Dolphins projected record?
About 4.4 wins, or a 4-13 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 3rd toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.
How efficient are the Miami Dolphins on offense and defense?
The Miami Dolphins gain 5.2 yards per play, 19th in the NFL, and allow 5.7, 25th. That is a net of -0.5 yards per play.
How do the Miami Dolphins rank in the AFC East?
4th of four by power rating. The AFC East order is Bills (No. 4), Patriots (No. 6), Jets (No. 23), Dolphins (No. 30).
Have the Miami Dolphins played a hard schedule?
Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1518, the 8th toughest schedule played in the league.