Miami
Dolphins
0-0
65
FINAL
46
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive season opener, the Miami Dolphins toppled the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 65-46. Both teams showcased their high-octane offenses, but Miami's offensive firepower ultimately proved too much for Las Vegas to handle. The Dolphins are off to a strong start in the 2026 season, while the Raiders will need to regroup after a tough defeat.
Aaron Rodgers was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for an impressive 441 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Dolphins' offensive onslaught. De'Von Achane complemented the passing game effectively, rushing for 109 yards, while Brock Bowers of the Raiders delivered a spectacular performance with 207 receiving yards, keeping Las Vegas competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami's Mike Sainristil made a significant impact, recording seven total tackles and two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Dolphins. The turning point came in the second quarter when Sainristil's second interception set up another touchdown, extending Miami's lead and putting the Raiders on their heels. Despite Keyron Crawford's lone sack for Las Vegas, the Dolphins' defense ultimately stifled their efforts, sealing a dominant opening victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 28 | 74% | 441 | 6 | 0 | 151.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 59 | 31 | 53% | 428 | 6 | 3 | 88.8 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 9 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 18 | 79 | 4.4 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 12 | 207 | 17.3 | 54 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 10 | 170 | 17.0 | 47 | 1 | 38 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 9 | 1 | 48 | 2 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 58 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 81 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 25 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sainristil | SS | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaka Heyward | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 37 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

