In a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Miami Dolphins 31-13 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish an early foothold in the season, the Raiders made a strong statement with their decisive victory at home. Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Las Vegas, throwing for an impressive 338 yards, while Jeff Caldwell emerged as his favorite target, racking up 154 receiving yards. Dylan Laube contributed a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards, providing balance to the Raiders' offensive attack. Malik Willis managed to find the end zone for Miami with one touchdown pass, but it was not enough to keep pace with Las Vegas. Defensively, the Raiders put forth a strong effort, with Keyron Crawford anchoring the unit with 1.5 sacks, consistently pressuring the Dolphins’ quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Las Vegas scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Miami struggled to close for the remainder of the game. Jacob Rodriguez led Miami’s defense with nine total tackles, but they could not contain the Raiders' potent offense.