Las Vegas Raiders defeat Miami Dolphins in season opener, 27-13

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Las Vegas Raiders defeat Miami Dolphins in season opener, 27-13
Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders secured a 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, starting the 2026 NFL season. Miami struggled against a Raiders team expected to be near the bottom of the league, reflecting their youth and inexperience. Dolphins' columnist Chris Perkins noted their effort but highlighted a lack of playmaking ability. Next week, Miami faces a challenging matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

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  • Raiders defeat Dolphins 27-13 at Allegiant Stadium
  • Dolphins begin the season 0-1
  • Miami's youth showed promise but lacked experience
  • Next game features Dolphins against the San Francisco 49ers
  • Ashton Jeanty totaled nearly 150 rushing yards for the Raiders
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  • 11:38 PMYahoo SportsInstant Analysis: Las Vegas Raiders 27, Miami Dolphins 13
What they're saying
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Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Dolphins’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium as Miami begins the 2026 season 0-1. Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist The Dolphins did what they could as a young team without much experience. They played hard but their lack of talent and lack of playmaking ability eventually caught up to them. This wasn’t a disastrous ...

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The Miami Dolphins were handed a 27-13 loss in their season opener. Here's what we learned from the affair.

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