Raiders prepare for challenging stretch after victory over Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders opened their 2026 season with a 27-13 win against the Miami Dolphins on September 17. Head coach Klint Kubiak's team now faces a tough slate including games against the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs over the next five weeks. Kubiak emphasized the need for a game-by-game focus as the team builds a new culture. Players showcased resilience in their opener, responding well after setbacks, a sign of potential improvement from past seasons.
- •Raiders start 2026 season with a win over Dolphins.
- •Upcoming games against Chargers, Saints, and Chiefs are pivotal.
- •Kubiak stresses the importance of focusing on one game at a time.
- •Players showed resilience in their season opener.
- •Raiders aim to build a winning culture under Kubiak.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — As schedule gets more difficult, sustained momentum key for Raiders
"Clash with Chargers is 1st of heavy games and we’ll find out plenty about Klint Kubiak’s football team in next 6 games
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