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Miami Dolphins lose to Las Vegas Raiders in season opener

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Miami Dolphins lose to Las Vegas Raiders in season opener
Summary

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 27-13 in their season opener on September 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. Miami struggled throughout the game, leading to a disappointing start for the team under new coach Jeff Hafley. Rookie quarterback Malik Willis and a young roster faced challenges as they aimed to improve after a lackluster performance. Initial reactions point to multiple areas of concern for Miami, including offensive struggles and the need for more cohesive teamwork as they prepare for their next matchup.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dolphins score only 13 points against Raiders' strong defense.
  • •Malik Willis makes his debut as Miami's quarterback.
  • •Miami's coaching debut for Jeff Hafley ends in defeat.
  • •Rookies struggled in their first regular-season game.
  • •Dolphins aim to improve before their next matchup.
Latest Updates
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders
  • 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins news: Miami Dolphins news roundup: Reactions to Week 1 loss to the Raiders
What they're saying
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Collecting the pre-, in-, and post-game news and reactions from around the web for the Dolphins’ loss to the Raiders in Week 1.

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Dolphins dominated by Raiders in season opening defeat.

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