Hezekiah Masses shines in Raiders' defense against Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
On September 20, 2026, Hezekiah Masses made a significant impact in his first NFL start for the Las Vegas Raiders, filling in for injured cornerback Darien Porter. Masses recorded two interceptions against the Miami Dolphins, earning both AFC Defensive Player of the Week and AFC Rookie of the Week honors. His performance highlighted the effectiveness of the Raiders' defensive strategy emphasized by defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, who has focused on generating takeaways. With a tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints ahead, the Raiders' defense aims to maintain momentum.
- •Hezekiah Masses intercepts Justin Herbert twice in debut.
- •Raiders defense ties for league lead with eight sacks.
- •Las Vegas prepares for next game against New Orleans Saints.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Hezekiah Masses and the genesis of Rob Leonard’s defense
"While the foot injury to Darien Porter was unfortunate, it gave the Las Vegas Raiders the opportunity to reveal something they had known for the last few months.
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