Miami Dolphins overreaction Sunday: Hard to find five wins in 2026?

The Miami Dolphins suffered a 17-12 preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons, marking their third preseason defeat of the season. While the focus should be on building a foundation, developing players, and growth, the team faces a difficult road ahead with expectations of only three to five wins this season.

There is no need to overreact to the loss, as Miami has one of the worst rosters in the NFL. The general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, inherited a challenging situation and should not be blamed for the current state of the team. The Dolphins' backup quarterback situation is a concern, with Quinn Ewers showing no improvement and potential practice squad candidates including Cam Miller or Mark Gronowski. The team should explore adding a young quarterback with a strong pedigree who may be released by other teams.

De Von Achane remains Miami's only Pro Bowler from last season, highlighting the importance of the only elite player on the roster. While Jordyn Brooks, Aaron Brewer, and Zach Sieler are also talented, they are still rookies. Malik Willis is the team's hope for improvement, but rookies are not to be counted on for consistent performance.

The pass rush, led by Chop Robinson, is unpredictable and may not reach its potential. The Dolphins lack other promising edge rushers, which could be detrimental to their success. Injuries to starters could have catastrophic consequences, as the team has no other reliable players to rely on. A single injury to any position, from left tackle to cornerback, could spell disaster for the team.

This season, the Dolphins are counting on some injury luck to turn things around. The team will need to rely on their foundation, player development, and growth to overcome the challenges they face with a talent-starved roster.