Miami Dolphins schedule: opponents, difficulty, ranking opposing QBs

Road games:Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers,  Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers (could be in Mexico City).

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Ranking the QBs Dolphins will face in 2026

The Dolphins need to rebuild the cornerback position, which is not ideal considering they'll face some pretty good quarterbacks.

Here are the 14 QBs Miami is scheduled to face, ranked by The Palm Beach Post:

1. Josh Allen, Bills

Josh Allen is 13-3 in his career against the Dolphins.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball in the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

No. 4 in NFL among active QBs in passer rating.

3. Joe Burrow, Bengals

No. 3 in NFL among active QBs in passer rating.

4. Justin Herbert, Chargers

Justin Herbert is 2-2 in his career against the Dolphins.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

5. Jordan Love, Packers

Will face former GB defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

6. Drake Maye, Patriots

Maye led the Patriots to Super Bowl LIX in his second season.

7. Bo Nix, Broncos

Returning from a broken ankle.

Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) practices before the game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

8. Caleb Williams, Bears

16th in NFL in ESPN's QBR in 2025.

9. Brock Purdy, 49ers

2nd in the NFL in ESPN's QBR in 2025.

10. Jared Goff, Lions

Tied with Jordan Love for 9th in active QB rating.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions gets ready to lead his team out of the tunnel for their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

11. Kyler Murray, Vikings

Career-low QBR of 47.2 in five Arizona starts in 2025.

12. Daniel Jones, Colts

Returning from a torn Achilles.

13. Geno Smith, Jets

Geno Smith is 3-2 in his career against the Dolphins.

14. Fernando Mendoza, Raiders

Miami native and former Columbus High School star.

May 2, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs through a drill during a Rookie Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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