Giants rout Dolphins 26-3 in preseason; PFF praises O-line and defense

Giants rout Dolphins 26-3 in preseason; PFF praises O-line and defense

The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 26-3 in a rainy preseason contest on 18 August, and Pro Football Focus awarded high grades to multiple Giants offensive linemen and defensive backs, Big Blue View reported. Earlier, a joint practice had exposed the Dolphins' offensive line difficulties against the Giants, Sun Sentinel said.

The game saw the Giants' defense pressure quarterbacks and record sacks while the Dolphins' line faltered, and several players delivered strong performances that could improve their roster chances, Sports Illustrated noted. Following the win, Giants coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen faced decisions on the final 53-man roster, Big Blue View added.

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August 23, 2026
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Giants dominate Dolphins in preseason win, PFF grades highlight strong offensive line and defense
Giants dominate Dolphins in preseason win, PFF grades highlight strong offensive line and defense

Big Blue View • 23 Aug 20:40

The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 26-3 in a rainy preseason game, with Pro Football Focus assigning high grades to several offensive linemen and defensive backs.

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Giants rookies see limited action but make notable contributions against Dolphins
Giants rookies see limited action but make notable contributions against Dolphins

Big Blue View • 23 Aug 18:35

New York Giants rookies logged modest snap counts in a preseason game versus Miami, with several showing promising play on defense, offense and special teams.

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Giants showcase offensive line depth in preseason win over Dolphins
Giants showcase offensive line depth in preseason win over Dolphins

Sports Illustrated • 23 Aug 16:30

New York Giants' backups performed well on offense while the defensive line showed mixed results in a 26-3 preseason victory against Miami.

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Giants face roster cuts as they finalize 53-man squad after Dolphins win
Giants face roster cuts as they finalize 53-man squad after Dolphins win

Big Blue View • 23 Aug 14:41

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen must decide which players to keep as they set the opening roster, with key questions at running back, wide receiver, offensive line, cornerback and defensive line positions.

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Giants preseason win highlights players fighting for roster spots
Giants preseason win highlights players fighting for roster spots

Sports Illustrated • 23 Aug 01:36

New York defeated Miami 26-3 in a preseason game, with several players delivering strong performances that could improve their chances of making the final roster, while others struggled.

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Giants beat Dolphins 26-3 with strong showing from backup quarterback and receivers
Giants beat Dolphins 26-3 with strong showing from backup quarterback and receivers

Big Blue View • 23 Aug 00:37

New York defeated Miami 26-3 on Saturday, highlighted by a solid first-half performance from backup quarterback Jameis Winston and contributions from receivers Darius Slayton and Dalen Cambre. Several defensive players also received positive grades, while a few offensive starters struggled.

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August 22, 2026
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Giants defeat Dolphins 26-3 as roster decisions remain uncertain
Giants defeat Dolphins 26-3 as roster decisions remain uncertain

Big Blue View • 22 Aug 23:45

New York beat Miami 26-3 in rainy conditions, but many starters sat, leaving limited insight into upcoming roster cuts.

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August 20, 2026
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Dolphins' offensive line struggles in joint practice with Giants
Dolphins' offensive line struggles in joint practice with Giants

Sun Sentinel • 20 Aug 19:20

In a joint practice, the Miami Dolphins' offensive line had difficulty protecting the quarterback against the New York Giants, while several scuffles and injuries were reported.

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