Miami Dolphins lose season opener to Las Vegas Raiders 27-13

The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener to the Las Vegas Raiders 27-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The offense struggled, managing only 259 yards and allowing five sacks, while the defense gave up three touchdown passes to Kirk Cousins. Despite the loss, rookie Chris Johnson had 11 tackles. The Dolphins, under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, are now preparing to face the San Francisco 49ers in their home opener. The 49ers are coming off a dominant 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The Dolphins practiced in Napa, California, to build team chemistry before the challenging matchup.

Miami Dolphins lose season opener to Las Vegas Raiders 27-13
Published Sep 17, 2026
sport football North America
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