Miami
Dolphins
0-0
41
FINAL
38
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling opener to the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-38 in a game that showcased both teams' explosive offenses. The stakes were high as both squads sought to kick off their campaigns with a victory, and the Dolphins emerged victorious in a contest that was tightly contested until the final whistle.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis led the charge, throwing for 295 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Jalen Tolbert was a standout target, racking up 174 receiving yards. On the ground, the Raiders' Ashton Jeanty made an impact with 123 rushing yards, but it was the air attack that defined Miami's success. Together, Willis and Tolbert's connection proved to be pivotal in keeping the Dolphins ahead.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Darrell Baker Jr. anchored the defense with four total tackles, while Willie Gay Jr. sealed the game with a crucial interception. Despite Maxx Crosby's impressive two sacks for the Raiders, it was Miami's ability to capitalize on their defensive opportunities that ultimately secured the win, making a statement as they begin their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 16 | 295 | 2 | 1 | 119.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 35 | 16 | 223 | 2 | 4 | 46.1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 16 | 123 | 7.7 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 7 | 174 | 24.9 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 0 | 29 | 3 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mazi Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristin McCollum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 42 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

