Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL Schedule: Primetime and AFC East Divisional Games

Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL Schedule: Primetime and AFC East Divisional Games

Joel Reyes
updated at May 26, 2023 at 10:15 AM
  • The Miami Dolphins will have three prime-time games in the 2023 NFL season
  • The Dolphins will open their season on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers
  • The Dolphins will face the defending champion Chiefs in Week 9 on German soil

The Miami Dolphins’ 2023 schedule has finally been released.

The Dolphins have been given three primetime games this season.

Here’s what is in store for the Fins this year.

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Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins takes the field prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Image: Megan Briggs
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September 10: at Los Angeles Chargers

TV: CBS (4:25 PM ET)

The Miami Dolphins will be tested immediately as they will face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in their season opener, per Sports Illustrated.

The Fins are 19-17 against the Chargers all-time.

September 17: at New England Dolphins (SNF)

TV: NBC (8:20 PM ET)

The Dolphins’ first primetime game of the season will come in Week 2 when they travel to New England to face the Patriots on Sunday Night Football.

Miami lost to New England 23-21 in their last meeting on January 1 at Foxborough.

September 24: Denver Broncos

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins’ first home game of the season will come against the Broncos in Week 3. They crushed Denver 35-9 in their last meeting at Hard Rock Stadium in 2017.

October 1: at Buffalo Bills

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins have struggled recently when facing the Bills on the road. Miami has lost its last seven away games against Buffalo dating back to 2017.

October 8: New York Giants

TV: FOX (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins and the Giants last faced each other in 2021, with Miami pulling off a 20-9 victory. Tagovailoa completed 30 of 41 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns in that contest.

October 15: Carolina Panthers

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins and Panthers have faced each other just seven times before, with Miami holding a 5-2 head-to-head record.

This game could be the first meeting between former Alabama quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Bryce Young.

October 22: at Philadelphia Eagles (SNF)

TV: NBC (8:20 PM ET)

The Dolphins’ second primetime game of the season will come in Week 7 when they travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Sunday Night Football.

The Fins have won their last two games against the reigning NFC champs dating back to 2015.

October 29: New England Patriots

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins will fancy their chances in Week 8 when they host the Patriots in an important AFC East clash.

Miami has won its last three home games against New England at Hard Rock Stadium dating back to 2020.

November 5: at Kansas City Chiefs

TV: NFL Network (9:30 AM ET)

The Dolphins will travel to Frankfurt in Week 9 to face the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Fins have lost their last three games against the reigning Super Bowl champs dating back to 2014.

This is the first time Miami will play on German soil.

November 12: Bye (Week 10)

November 19: Las Vegas Raiders

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins will host the Raiders in Week 11. Miami lost to Las Vegas 31-28 in an overtime classic in their last meeting in 2021.

November 24: at New York Jets

TV: Prime Video (3:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins face the Jets on the road in a marquee AFC East clash on Black Friday. Miami lost to New York 40-17 in their last meeting at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2022.

December 3: at Washington Commanders

TV: FOX (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins travel to the nation’s capital in Week 13 to face the Commanders. Miami lost to Washington 17-16 in their last meeting in 2019.

December 11: Tennessee Titans (MNF)

TV: ESPN (8:15 PM ET)

The Dolphins’ third primetime game of the season will come in Week 14 when they host the Titans on Monday Night Football.

Tennessee crushed Miami 34-3 in their last meeting on January 2, 2022.

December 17: New York Jets

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

A key divisional matchup awaits Miami in Week 15, with the Dolphins playing host to the Jets in an important AFC East clash.

The Fins have won their last seven home games against the Jets.

December 24: Dallas Cowboys

TV: FOX (4:25 PM ET)

The Dolphins will look to snap their four-game losing streak against the Cowboys when they lock horns in Week 16 at Hard Rock Stadium.

December 31: at Baltimore Ravens

TV: CBS (1:00 PM ET)

The Dolphins will travel to Baltimore in Week 17 to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Points were aplenty in their last meeting, with Miami pulling off a thrilling 42-38 win over Baltimore on September 18, 2022.

The Dolphins outscored the Ravens 28-3 in the fourth quarter to grab the unlikely victory.

January 7: Buffalo Bills

TV: TBD

The Dolphins end their 2023 regular season with a home game against the Bills. They won 21-19 against Buffalo in their last meeting at Hard Rock Stadium on September 25, 2022.

Chiefs win another Super Bowl

Sports Brief recently reported on the Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVII.

Patrick Mahomes starred in Kansas City’s thrilling 38-35 victory over Philadelphia.

He completed 21 of 27 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.