Malik Willis prepares Miami Dolphins for season opener against Las Vegas Raiders

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis stated that the team expects to face challenges from young players during the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Dolphins travel to play the Raiders this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Willis emphasized the importance of learning from inevitable mistakes rather than allowing them to compound throughout the game. The team enters this matchup following an 0-3 preseason performance and a 7-10 record during the 2025 campaign. Miami is beginning its first season under head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. Meanwhile, the Raiders will play without tight end Brock Bowers, who is ruled out for the opener, while Kirk Cousins is slated to start at quarterback for the team.

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