The Miami Dolphins dropped their fourth straight game to start the 2026 season, moving to 0-4 after a 15-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The good news – at least for some – is that Miami covered a 9.5-point spread for the game, staying close to the Vikings throughout the game. One less penalty, one corrected mistake, or one toe that stayed in bounds could have allowed Miami to pull off the straight-up upset against Minnesota, improving to 4-0 on the year.
The Dolphins return to Hard Rock Stadium this weekend to host the Cincinnati Bengals, a team that fired out of the gates to a 2-0 start, but lost their last two games to fall to 2-2. The Bengals are down, especially at wide receiver where Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both missed their games against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Availability for either is unclear, with Chase working through concussion protocol and Higgins dealing with a groin injury.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, even with injury questions, the Bengals open as more than a touchdown favorite. The line opened Sunday night with Cincinnati listed as a 7.5-point favorite. That line has been firm since Monday afternoon. The total score for the game was 42.5.
Can the Dolphins, who have gotten better each week of the season, pull off an upset at home before heading into their bye week? Will the line be clearer with the presence of Chase and Higgins? What do you think of the line?