The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 26 to 3 in a preseason match on 22 August 2026. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as part of the NFL's pre-season schedule. By then the Dolphins had already lost their opening exhibition, falling 20 to 7 against the Commanders the week before. This time they couldn't find any rhythm at all.
Twenty-six unanswered points went against Miami's defence. The Giants didn't need to do much to win — they simply didn't let the Dolphins score. To be fair, the Dolphins' offence looked disjointed from the first snap, but without play-by-play details it's hard to say where the breakdown started.
Recent results suggest the Giants are finding their feet. They lost 13 to 10 to the Vikings in their own opener. Three days later they came out for something different. The Dolphins, meanwhile, have now lost two straight preseason games. Both sides will need to sort things out before the regular season starts.
Preseason scores rarely tell the full story. Coaches use these games to test combinations and evaluate depth. The Giants' defensive unit clearly worked well together against Miami's attack. And here's the thing — when a team shuts out an opponent in the first two games, it usually means they've found a system that fits.
Miami will need to address the offensive line issues before September. The Giants look like they might have something to build on. Whether either side makes the playoffs depends on what happens when the real matches begin. For now, New York has the edge.