Las Vegas Raiders host Miami Dolphins for regular season opener
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders begin their regular season on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT with a home game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium. Both teams enter the matchup transitioning into new eras, as each franchise has installed a new head coach and starting quarterback. Malik Willis, signed during free agency, is expected to lead the offense for the Dolphins under new head coach Jeff Hafley. The Raiders finished the previous season with a 7-10 record, while the Dolphins look to rebound following their third-place finish in the AFC East. This matchup marks the third time the Dolphins have played at Allegiant Stadium. In the last five meetings between the two teams dating back to 2018, the Dolphins have secured four victories, including a 34-19 win in Miami on November 17, 2024.
- •The Raiders host the Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT.
- •Both teams start the season with new head coaches and starting quarterbacks.
- •Malik Willis enters the game as the starting quarterback for the Dolphins.
- •The Dolphins won four of the previous five meetings between the two teams.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Week 1: Meet the Dolphins
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