Miami
Dolphins
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17
FINAL
38
Las Vegas
Raiders
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Miami Dolphins 38-17. With both teams looking to make a statement in Week 1, the Raiders proved to be the stronger contender, establishing dominance early in the game.
Fernando Mendoza was the standout for Las Vegas, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 102 rushing yards, while Tre Tucker was a key target in the passing game, finishing with 98 receiving yards. Together, they fueled the Raiders' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Maxx Crosby was relentless, recording three sacks that put constant pressure on the Dolphins' quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Crosby's sack led to a turnover, allowing the Raiders to extend their lead and control the game. Despite JuJu Brents’ seven tackles for Miami, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Raiders, sealing their fate in this season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 33 | 21 | 229 | 2 | 0 | 104.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 26 | 17 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 93.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 15 | 102 | 6.8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 86 | 5.7 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquelin Roy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonka Hemingway | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 42 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

