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The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders enter the NFL's first-ever game in Spain with identical 3-7 records but much different trajectories.

The Dolphins have to be feeling positive after upsetting the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, and they are still holding onto hope with three teams well under.500 next on the schedule, starting with Sunday’s contest.

"I think it's pretty obvious from their play that they didn't believe their season was over. That's difficult to do when everyone's talking to you about the season being over," coach Mike McDaniel said after the win over Buffalo.

The Commanders won't declare their season over, but in a highly competitive NFC, they may have to win out to reach the playoffs. That scenario seems far-fetched at best given the numerous injuries that have piled up for Dan Quinn's squad.

With Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Marshon Lattimore and a suspended Daron Payne among the players not suiting up Sunday, the Commanders know they need to dig deep to get back in the win column and at least maintain some level of hope as they head into their bye week.

AllSportsPeople is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Commanders vs. Dolphins in the NFL's Madrid game. Follow along below with all of the key moments.

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Commanders vs. Dolphins live updates, highlights from 2025 NFL Spain game

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11:28 a.m. — A big, big third down conversion for the Commanders as Jeremy McNichols gives Washington some breathing room. The Dolphins' defense nearly forced the Commanders to punt out of their own end zone.

11:22 a.m. — The Dolphins go for it, and Bobby Wagner breaks up Tagovailoa's pass to Waddle. Miami comes away with nothing after tearing through the Commanders' defense early in the drive.

11:21 a.m. — Once again, the Commanders' defense has forced a fourth down in the red zone.

11:18 a.m. — Miami's offense is suddenly making it look easy again and has barreled into the red zone. Can the Dolphins finish this time?

11:14 a.m. — The Dolphins finally get some life from Jaylen Waddle, who sparks this drive with a 31-yard reception.

Tua hits Waddle in stride for a big pickup

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Commanders 13, Dolphins 6

11:11 a.m. TOUCHDOWN — Deebo Samuel barrels into the end zone and gives the Commanders their first lead of the game! Washington leads, 13-6.

Deebo scores the first NFL touchdown in Madrid!

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11:08 a.m. — Rodriguez bursts forward and has the Commanders looking for points right out of the gate in the second half.

End of first half: Dolphins 6, Commanders 6

10:45 a.m. FIELD GOAL — Gay's short field goal is perfect, and this game will go to halftime even at six.

10:49 a.m. — Samuel gets a bunch of yardage back, but the Commanders will still have to settle for a game-tying field goal.

10:48 a.m. — An offensive pass interference call on Deebo Samuel sets the Commanders back with 12 seconds remaining. 

10:45 a.m. — Rodriguez picks up a first down and a little bit more on third down, which should prevent the Dolphins from getting the ball back before halftime.

10:41 a.m. — The Commanders will come out of the two-minute warning needing 32 yards for a touchdown. They're hoping to at least be in position to even this game before halftime, though Matt Gay missed from 51 yards out earlier in the half.

10:37 a.m. — A rocky start to this Washington drive is buried by a nice catch by Chris Moore for a first down, taking the Commanders to midfield. They have plenty of time with about three minutes on the clock.

10:31 a.m. — The Commanders quickly get the Dolphins off the field, sacking Tagovailoa on third down. A touchdown still eludes these two teams.

10:26 a.m. — A Tyrel Dodson sack of Mariota sets the Commanders back, and Matt Gay misses a 51-yard field goal try. Both of these offenses are making a habit of hot starts and brutal finishes to each drive.

10:21 a.m. — The Commanders are off and running into Dolphins territory after a 15-yard Zach Ertz catch and a 17-yard gain by Chris Rodriguez Jr. 

Dolphins 6, Commanders 3

10:16 a.m. FIELD GOAL — The Dolphins add another field goal, but they have to be questioning why their dominant drives are fizzling out as they approach the end zone.

10:15 a.m. — Tagovailoa is taken down by Jacob Martin for a major loss on third down. The Dolphins miss another opportunity to get into the end zone and will have to attempt another field goal.

.@Commanders come up with a clutch 3rd down sack to keep Miami out of the end zone

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10:12 a.m. — The Dolphins' running game is slicing through a hurting Commanders defense, and now Tua Tagovailoa hits Malik Washington for 18 yards to enter the red zone.

Dolphins 3, Commanders 3

10:00 a.m. FIELD GOAL — The Commanders can't cash it in, but they match the Dolphins' field goal. It's 3-3. 

9:54 a.m. — The Commanders are into the red zone after a Dolphins penalty, and a subsequent pass interference penalty gives Washington another fresh set of downs at the 11.

9:51 a.m. — Jaylin Lane gets hit hard after a catch, but he has a first down and more for Washington.

9:49 a.m. — The Commanders go for it on fourth down and draw up a nice play, with Marcus Mariota hitting Colson Yankoff to keep the drive alive.

Dolphins 3, Commanders 0

9:43 a.m. FIELD GOAL — Riley Patterson drills a 46-yard attempt, and the Dolphins are on the board first.

9:41 a.m. — It's 4th & 1 in field goal range, but you already know the Dolphins are going for it...and they can't get the snap off in time. A delay of game penalty is going to force a Miami field goal try after such a hot start. 

9:38 a.m. — Miami has gone for 11, 14 and 23 yards on its first three plays. That'll work.

Achane picking up yards in a hurry 👀

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9:36 a.m. — The Dolphins receive the ball first, and they are already rolling: two plays, two first downs.

9:15 a.m. — As expected, Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin remain out for the Commanders. Washington is also missing DT Daron Payne today due to a suspension.

#WASvsMIA inactives

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9:05 a.m. — Bradley Chubb is active for the Dolphins despite a foot injury.

Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb is officially ACTIVE. There wasn’t much concern about his foot injury. He’s good to go.

Big opportunity for Chubb and Chop Robinson today for potential huge day.

CB Rasul Douglas is INACTIVE. So JuJu Brents coming off big week set to start again.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) November 16, 2025

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Commanders vs. Dolphins start time

• Date: November 16
• Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Commanders vs. Dolphins will start at 9:30 a.m. ET from Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

What channel is Commanders vs. Dolphins on today?

• TV channel: NFL Network
• Live stream: NFL+ Premium, Fubo

Sunday's game between the Commanders and Dolphins will be broadcast on NFL Network, with Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma on the call from Madrid. The game can be live streamed on NFL+ Premium, along with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users

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