Miami
Dolphins
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10
FINAL
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Las Vegas
Raiders
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the 2026 season with a convincing 27-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. With both teams vying for an early lead in the standings, the Raiders established their dominance in this Week 1 matchup, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and a stifling defense.
Ashton Jeanty was the standout performer on offense, racking up an impressive 216 rushing yards, while Fernando Mendoza contributed with 200 passing yards. Malik Willis managed to find the end zone for the Dolphins, throwing for one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Raiders' relentless ground game. Tyreek Hill also made his presence felt, leading the receiving corps with 61 yards.
Defensively, the Raiders were a force to be reckoned with, particularly Maxx Crosby, who recorded four sacks, constantly pressuring the Dolphins' offense. Eric Stokes added an interception, helping to shift momentum in Las Vegas' favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Raiders' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 15 | 200 | 0 | 4 | 36.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 22 | 7 | 195 | 1 | 5 | 41.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 19 | 216 | 11.4 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 61 |

