Dolphins rookie Michael Taaffe intercepts Kirk Cousins in NFL debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
In the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13, rookie safety Michael Taaffe made an impactful play by intercepting quarterback Kirk Cousins early in the second half. The Dolphins had been trailing 17-6 before Taaffe capitalized on an overthrow intended for Raider wide receiver Jack Bech. Taaffe, who previously played five seasons at Texas earning All-SEC and All-American honors, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the interception, Miami entered the second half with work ahead to potentially turn the game around.
- •Dolphins faced Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13.
- •Miami trailed 17-6 at halftime against Las Vegas.
- •Taaffe recorded his first career interception against Cousins.
- •Taaffe earned All-SEC and All-American honors at Texas.
- •Dolphins selected Taaffe in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Dolphins rookie intercepts Kirk Cousins in NFL debut
"The Dolphins are thin at safety, but one of their rookies was in the right place at the right time to interception a pass against the Raiders.
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