Week 1 · 2026
Jeanty Powers Raiders’ New Season Into Motion
Miami Dolphins 13 at Las Vegas Raiders 27
How the Game Went
The Raiders started fast and beat the Dolphins 27-13 in Week 1. Kirk Cousins threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jack Bech, then Las Vegas added a 47-yard field goal. Cousins later found Ashton Jeanty for a 13-yard score, making it 17-3. Miami closed the half with a field goal. After halftime, Malik Willis ran 14 yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to 17-13. Jeanty answered with another 13-yard touchdown catch, and a late field goal finished the scoring.
Standout Performers
Jeanty led the Raiders with 102 rushing yards on 23 carries. He also caught two touchdown passes, helping Las Vegas take control after Miami got close. Cousins threw touchdown passes to Bech and Jeanty. Miami's Willis kept fighting, throwing key passes and running for a 14-yard touchdown. Caleb Douglas caught passes of 25 and 30 yards, while Chris Bell had a 25-yard catch. The Raiders' defense recorded five sacks, including two by Kwity Paye.
What It Means
The win puts Las Vegas at 1-0 as it prepares to face the Los Angeles Chargers. Miami falls to 0-1 before meeting the San Francisco 49ers. Jeanty's strong start showed that he can lead the Raiders' rebuilt offense. His runs also helped Las Vegas control the clock for 34 minutes, 53 seconds. When Miami cut the lead to four points, the Raiders responded quickly. That answer showed perseverance and helped the team protect its lead.