Raiders utilize run game against Dolphins' stacked boxes in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
In their Week 1 matchup, the Dolphins' defensive strategy focused on stopping the Raiders' run game, averaging 7.12 defenders in the box. Despite facing the heaviest boxes, the Raiders managed to rush for 144 yards on 31 designed runs, averaging over 4.6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns, but all were short passes, with little success on deep attempts. The Raiders and Dolphins are set to face new challenges as they prepare for their next opponents.
- •Dolphins prioritized stopping the run against the Raiders
- •Las Vegas averaged 7.12 defenders in the box
- •Raiders rushed for 144 yards on 31 designed runs
- •Cousins completed three short touchdown passes
- •Next games will test both teams' adjustments
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins led the NFL is stacked boxes and Raiders ran through it anyway
"No team sold out to stop the run more than the Dolphins did against the Raiders. Las Vegas ran it anyway. But couldn't capitalize through the air.
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