In a decisive Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Las Vegas Raiders dominated the Miami Dolphins with a commanding 27-0 victory. The win sets a strong tone for the Raiders as they look to build momentum early in the season while the Dolphins will need to regroup after a rough start. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge with a solid performance, throwing for one touchdown while the ground game was bolstered by Ashton Jeanty's 72 rushing yards. Miami's Malik Willis recorded 173 passing yards, but the Dolphins struggled to find the end zone, stifled by a relentless Raiders defense. Malik Washington was the lone bright spot for Miami, contributing 67 receiving yards. Defensively, the Raiders were relentless, with Maxx Crosby putting on a show with 2.5 sacks and Jermod McCoy intercepting two passes, disrupting Miami's offensive flow. The turning point came in the second quarter when McCoy's first interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Las Vegas. The Dolphins' inability to respond left them scoreless and searching for answers as the game progressed.