Giants and Dolphins Face Off in Preseason Week 2
The New York Giants travel to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., to take on the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The game, part of Week 2 of the NFL preseason, will air on NFL Network, with streaming options available for fans wanting to watch online.
For local viewers, the game will be broadcast on WNBC in New York and WFOR in Miami, according to team websites. Nationally, viewers can tune in on NFL Network, and streaming is available through various services. As noted by nj.com, viewers can stream the game on NFL Network for free with a trial to DIRECTV or Fubo. The South Bend Tribune also highlights streaming on NFL+, the league's own platform, with local broadcasts on the aforementioned channels.
How to Watch: Networks and Streaming Options
The game is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at the stadium known for its South Florida setting. The South Bend Tribune reports that the matchup airs on NFL Network and streams on NFL+, with local broadcasts on WNBC in New York and WFOR in Miami. For cord-cutters, nj.com suggests streaming options like DIRECTV and Fubo, both of which offer free trials, as does syria.com, which also provides pricing details: Fubo's Pro package is $88.99, while DIRECTV's Entertainment package is $89.99.
These services also offer access to additional NFL games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN, as well as NFL RedZone as an add-on, according to the same report.
The Teams' Preseason Struggles and What to Watch
Neither team has won a preseason game yet, as syria.com notes. The Giants lost their opener to the Minnesota Vikings, 13-10, according to nj.com, which also reported that Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields, completing 3 of 4 passes for 26 yards, and was sacked twice. The Dolphins lost to the Washington Commanders, 20-7, with quarterback Malik Willis completing 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards on his lone series, per nj.com.
syria.com emphasizes that the Giants focus is on cleaning up mistakes from the opener. With a new coaching staff installing systems, each series offers Coach John Harbaugh a chance to evaluate players. Miami is looking to bounce back after scoring just seven points, and first-time coach Jeff Hafley will evaluate young talent on both sides.
Notable Player and Position Battles
For the Giants, the running back position is seeing competition, as the New York Post reports. The addition of Najee Harris hints at a heated battle, with Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Eric Gray competing for touches. Cam Skattebo is recovering from injury. The Post's expert, Mike Turay of the Post, has highlighted these battles.
Furthermore, Jaxon Dart is under pressure to prove he can be a full-time starter, having been named the Giants' starting quarterback, working with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, according to syria.com. For Miami, the focus is on their defense and the new coaching staff.
What's Ahead for Both Teams
Looking beyond this game, according to nj.com, the Giants will wrap up the preseason against the New York Jets on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, then open the regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 13. The Dolphins finish their preseason against the Atlanta Falcons in a game on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m., and then start the regular season at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 13.
2025 Season Records
For context, the Giants entered this preseason with a 4-13 record in 2025, while the Dolphins were 7-10, per the South Bend Tribune.
Betting Promotion from the New York Post
While some outlets focus purely on viewing, the New York Post also presented gambling context. The Post reports that the Giants are -145 moneyline favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook for this game. The Post also promoted a bonus code POSTBET for new users to receive up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses, with the offer available in certain states. This is promotional content from the Post and not an editorial endorsement.