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Raiders Open 2026 Season vs. Rebuilding Dolphins
13 Sep
Summary
- Raiders begin their 2026 season at home against the Miami Dolphins.
- Star player Brock Bowers is sidelined with a knee injury.
- The Dolphins are in a rebuild phase under new quarterback Malik Willis.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to kick off their 2026 season this Sunday, facing the Miami Dolphins at home. This marks the start of the season for 28 of the league's teams.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will lead the offense, but will be without a key player, Brock Bowers, who is out with a knee injury. However, running back Ashton Jeanty will be a factor out of the backfield. The Raiders' defense will be anchored by Maxx Crosby, with several new teammates joining the unit. These include fellow edge rusher Kwity Paye and veteran starting linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean.
The visiting Dolphins are in the early stages of a team rebuild. Their offense will be directed by new quarterback Malik Willis and running back De'Von Achane. The game is scheduled to start at 1:25 PM PT and will be broadcast on Fubo and FOX5 Las Vegas, with streaming options available on NFL+ and Fubo.
