Lines for Dolphins at Vikings
Snapshot Oct 1, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT — lines move, check your book. For information only.
Why this game matters
The Flores revenge game
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores used to coach the Dolphins — and he has not forgotten. His defense has allowed three offensive touchdowns in three games. Miami has scored three touchdowns in three games. Something has to give, and it will not be the Minnesota defense. Expect Flores to dial up the pressure early and dare Miami's thin offensive line to hold up.
Minnesota's first game without J.J. McCarthy
The first game since 2024 without McCarthy on the roster — traded to the Giants this week for a 2027 fifth-rounder. Kyler Murray is back in the lineup, but the offense has been painfully slow, ranking last in yards per play. The defense can carry this team only so far.
The most lopsided game on the board
Miami is tied for the fewest points per game in the league at 12.0. Minnesota's defense is giving up the second-fewest at 13.7. A 9.5-point spread in the NFL is a canyon — the oddsmakers are telling you exactly how they see this one. The Dolphins have to prove they belong on the same field, and nothing about the first three weeks says they do. But rivalry math and a desperate 0–3 team make this the kind of spot where strange things happen.