Dolphins-Commanders Week 11 National Predictions Roundup: How Much Miami Confidence?

The Miami Dolphins will look to make it two victories in a row when they face the Washington Commanders in Spain on Sunday.

Here's a roundup of national predictions on this game.

Sports Illustrated

Claire Brennan: Dolphins

Mitch Goldich: Dolphins

Gilbert Manzano: Dolphins

Matt Verderame: Dolphins

Conor Orr: Dolphins

John Pluym: Dolphins

USA Today Sports

Jarrett Bell: Dolphins 24, Commanders 20

Nick Brinkerhoff: Commanders 26, Dolphins 20

Chris Bumbaca: Dolphins 27, Commanders 20

Nate Davis: Dolphins 23, Commanders 20

Tyler Dragon: Commanders 21, Dolphins 20

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Dolphins 27, Commanders 17

Analysis: The Commanders' defense cannot hold up anymore vs. big plays, running or passing. It can get gashed through the middle and also be stretched vertically by speedy backs and receivers. That's not good news vs. De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle, who help Tua Tagovailoa win another game vs. his fellow alliterative Saint Louis high school alum from Honolulu, Marcus Mariota.

Prediction: Dolphins 31, Commanders 24

ESPN

• Stephanie Bell: Dolphins

Matt Bowen: Dolphins

Mike Clay: Dolphins

• Jeremy Fowler: Dolphins

Dan Graziano: Dolphins

Kalyn Kahler: Dolphins

Pamela Maldonado: Dolphins

Eric Moody: Dolphins

Jason Reid: Dolphins

• Lindsey Thiry: Commanders

Seth Wickersham: Dolphins

NBC Sports

Mike Florio: Dolphins 23, Commanders 20
Chris Simms: Dolphins 24, Commanders 17

NFL.com

Ali Bhanpuri: Dolphins 26, Commanders 21
Tom Blair: Dolphins 24, Commanders 21
Brooke Cersosimo: Dolphins 25, Commanders 21
Gennaro Filice: Dolphins 28, Commanders 16
Dan Parr: Dolphins 26, Commanders 21

CBS Sports

Analysis: The Commanders will once again start Marcus Mariota at quarterback for the injured Jayden Daniels. But the big problem is the defense. They don't cover, tackle or rush the passer. The Miami offense played well against the Bills last week and I look for that to carry over here. Look for De'Von Achane to again have a big day.

Prediction: Dolphins 31, Commanders 21

The Athletic

Joe Buscaglia: Commanders
Chad Graff: Commanders
Larry Holder: Dolphins
Nick Kosmider: Dolphins
Austin Mock: Dolphins
Zack Rosenblatt: Dolphins
Josiah Turner: Commanders

Miami Dolphins On SI

Analysis: This looked like a very tough matchup for the Dolphins when the schedule first came out because of Washington's success in 2024 and the expected continued development of Jayden Daniels, but this clearly isn't the Commanders team we expected to see. Then again, the same can be said for the Dolphins. Still, the performance against Buffalo suggests that Miami perhaps is positioned for a little bit of a run that, although it still won't produce a playoff berth, could make for a better final record. This is a game where there's no logic to suggest a Dolphins loss.

Prediction: Dolphins 27, Commanders 16