Commanders vs. Dolphins in NFL's First Spain Game

The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, both holding 3-7 records, will meet Sunday in the NFL's first regular-season game in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, marking the league's seventh and final international contest of the 2025 season.

The matchup pits two struggling teams desperate for a turnaround. The Commanders enter on a five-game losing streak, with their last four defeats by 21 or more points, including a recent lopsided loss to the Detroit Lions. Washington, which reached the NFC Championship game with a 12-5 record in 2024, has been plagued by injuries and defensive woes, allowing the second-most points in the league. The Dolphins, meanwhile, seek to build on a 30-13 upset victory over the Buffalo Bills last week, where they held Buffalo scoreless through three quarters with three takeaways. Miami has won two of its last three games after a slow start but has a 2-5 record in prior international appearances.

At quarterback, Miami's Tua Tagovailoa will start after throwing two interceptions in the Bills win. For Washington, veteran Marcus Mariota steps in for the injured Jayden Daniels, who is out with an...