In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 63-56. Both teams came out firing, but it was the Raiders who managed to hold off a late surge from Miami to secure their first victory of the season. Las Vegas quarterback Fernando Mendoza was sensational, racking up an impressive 469 passing yards and throwing seven touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to exploit the Dolphins’ secondary. Meanwhile, Miami's Malik Willis shined on the ground with 136 rushing yards, and De'Von Achane had a standout performance in the air, collecting 212 receiving yards. These offensive fireworks kept both teams in contention until the final whistle. Defensively, Treydan Stukes of the Raiders was a force, leading the way with eight total tackles, helping to stem the Dolphins' offensive momentum when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami, trailing by just a touchdown, was unable to capitalize on a key interception by Darrell Baker Jr. This allowed the Raiders to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.