Las Vegas Raiders open season with strong offensive line performance against Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-13 in their season opener on September 13, 2026. The Raiders showcased a dramatically improved offensive line, which allowed quarterback Kirk Cousins to remain largely unpressured and enabled running back Ashton Jeanty to rush for over 100 yards. Jeanty finished with 102 yards on 23 carries, while the team's rushing attack accumulated 146 yards overall at an average of 4.87 yards per carry. Head coach Klint Kubiak highlighted the offensive line's performance but acknowledged areas needing improvement, including communication issues that led to using timeouts. This victory marks the first win for Kubiak as a head coach in the NFL.

• 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line dominates in Week 1 win over Miami Dolphins