Miami
Dolphins
0-0
42
FINAL
10
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display to kick off the 2026 season, the Miami Dolphins topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a decisive 42-10 victory. The Dolphins set the tone early, showcasing their offensive firepower and leaving no doubt about their intentions for the year ahead. This Week 1 matchup not only marked the beginning of the season but also established Miami as a serious contender in the league.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for an impressive 329 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make plays downfield. Willis found a favorite target in Chris Bell, who racked up 233 receiving yards, consistently breaking through the Raiders' secondary. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane added a solid ground game with 50 rushing yards, complementing the aerial assault effectively.
Defensively, the Dolphins were relentless, with Lonnie Johnson Jr. leading the team in tackles, totaling five. While the Raiders managed to snag an interception courtesy of Nakobe Dean, it was the Dolphins' pressure and discipline that truly defined the game. A pivotal moment came early in the second half when Miami's defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to extend their lead and effectively seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 14 | 329 | 6 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 46 | 23 | 244 | 1 | 3 | 45.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 9 | 233 | 25.9 | 5 | 51 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

