The Miami Dolphins start a tough four days on Sunday when they face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, then turn around and start Week 9 with the Thursday Night Football contest against the Baltimore Ravens.
For a team that has struggled all season long, these few days could be the determining factor for the team this year, and for the future of the franchise moving into the 2026 season. First up, the Dolphins need to figure out how to show up and compete against the Falcons.
Miami is 1-6 on the season, with its one win coming against the only team with a worse record this year, the 0-7 New York Jets. The Falcons have not had a great start to the season, but they are 3-3 and in contention in the NFC South. They are shifting to Kirk Cousins starting at quarterback for them this week, replacing the injured Michael Penix, Jr., but Cousins has the experience and skill-level to keep the Falcons moving forward, especially if Miami’s defense struggles.
We have everything you need to know for the Dolphins at Falcons game right here:
Miami Dolphins (1-6) at (3-3) Atlanta Falcons
Week 8
What time is kickoff?
1 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, October 26
Where is the game?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
What TV station has the broadcast?
CBS
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How can I stream the game?
Paramount+; fuboTV; YouTube.TV (with NFL Sunday Ticket subscription); NFL+ (replay available after game ends)
Who is the broadcast team?
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins
How can I listen to the game on radio?
Local Radio Coverage: iHeart Radio Network – WINZ 940-AM/WBGG 105.9 FM Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; iHeart Radio WTZU 94.9 FM Mami/Ft. Lauderdale (Spanish broadcast); WFSX 92.5 FM/105.9 FM Ft. Myers; WUUB 106.3 FM West Palm Beach; WEFL 760 AM West Palm Beach (Spanish broadcast); WAVK 97.7 FM Key West; WCZR 101.7 FM/WAVW 92.7 FM Port St. Lucie
Dolphins Radio Broadcast Team: Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose; Spanish broadcast: Roly Martin, Eduardo Martell
SiriusXM Channels: 381 (Dolphins) | 227 (Falcons)
What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?
Spread: Falcons -6.5
Point total: 44.5
Moneyline: Dolphins +280 | Falcons -350
Who are the referees?
John Hussey (Referee)
Duane Heydt (Umpire)
Max Causey (Down Judge)
Carl Johnson (Line Judge)
Anthony Flemming (Field Judge)
Allen Baynes (Side Judge)
Matt Edwards (Back Judge)
Andrew Lambert (Replay Official)
Sebrina Brunson (Replay Assistant)
What is each team’s injury report?
Were there any practice squad elevations?
Dolphins
- Hayden Rucci, TE
- Kendall Sheffield, CB
Falcons
- Dylan Drummond, WR
- Easton Stick, QB
Miami elevation tracker 2025:
Riley Patterson, kicker – 3 elevations (Week 1-3)
Quinton Bell, linebacker – 2 elevations (Week 6-7)
Kendall Sheffield, cornerback – 2 elevations (Week 7-8)
Jeff Wilson, Jr., running back – 2 elevations (Week 1-2)
Jordan Colbert, safety – 1 elevation (Week 3)
Isaiah Johnson, cornerback – 1 elevation (Week 6)
Hayen Rucci, tight end – 1 elevation (Week 8)Up to two players per week may be elevated from the practice squad to be eligible for the team’s game-day active roster. An individual player may be elevated up to three times in the season. Any further desire by the team to have the player available on game day will require the team to sign the player to the 53-man roster.
Note: The Dolphins signed Patterson to the active roster ahead of Week 4.
What is the weather forecast at game time?
60°F, Cloudy (Roof closed)
What jerseys are the teams wearing?
What is the history between the teams?
Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Dolphins 9-5
Most Recent Game Results: 2021 Week 7 (Oct. 24, 2021) – Falcons 30-28 at Miami
Most Recent Game Results at site: 2017 Week 6 (Oct. 15, 2017) – Dolphins 20-17 at Atlanta
How can I get more Falcons news?
SB Nation Team Site: The Falcoholic
X: @TheFalcoholic
AFC East Standings
New England Patriots (5-2)
Buffalo Bills (4-2)
Miami Dolphins (1-6)
New York Jets (0-7)
