The Las Vegas Raiders kick off their season Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
This marks the first regular-season game for new coach Klint Kubiak, who took over following a three-win season. This also will be the debut of first-year Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley.
Both teams are in rebuilding mode but will look to get things off on the right foot with a victory.
The Raiders will be without star tight end Brock Bowers, who had minor surgery on his left knee and was ruled out. But running back Ashton Jeanty is expected to go after he sustained an ankle injury during training camp.
Malik Willis will start at quarterback for the Dolphins after he signed a three-year contract in the offseason as a free agent.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Cousins ready to lead Raiders
Kirk Cousins has earned the right to start Sunday for the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium opposite the Miami Dolphins, a Week 1 starter in his 15th season.
The former fourth-round draft pick who began his career as a backup to Robert Griffin III is wily, poised and accurate enough to keep future franchise quarterback and top draft pick Fernando Mendoza sidelined for now.
As the NFL’s third-oldest starting quarterback, Cousins ranks 12th all-time in passer rating (96.8), 15th all-time in touchdown passes (298), 19th all-time in passing yards (44,700) and seventh all-time in completion percentage (66.7). A torn right Achilles couldn’t stop him from starting, nor could a benching in Atlanta.
— Sam Gordon
Last meeting
Nov. 17, 2024 — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns as the Dolphins pulled away for a 34-19 home win over the Raiders.
Miami scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to close out the victory.
Tight end Jonnu Smith had six catches for 101 yards and De’Von Achane added 73 rushing yards and a touchdown in the victory.
Brock Bowers erupted with 13 catches for 126 yards and a score.
— Adam Hill
Raiders vs Dolphins channel, TV schedule
Kickoff: 1:25 p.m.
Location: Allegiant Stadium
TV: Fox (Chris Myers, play-by-play; Mark Schlereth, analyst)
Streaming: NFL+
Radio: KRLV-AM (920), KOMP-FM (92.3) (Jason Horowitz, play-by-play; Kirk Morrison, analyst)
Raiders vs Dolphins odds
Spread: Raiders -3
Over/under: 40½ points
Moneyline: Dolphins (+140), Raiders (-170)
Odds are provided by Caesars sportsbook as of Sunday morning.
Raiders schedule 2026
Week 1, Sunday: vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:25 p.m., Fox
Week 2, Sept. 20: at Los Angeles Chargers, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Week 3, Sept. 27: at New Orleans Saints, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 4, Oct. 4: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 5, Oct. 11: at New England Patriots, 10 a.m., CBS
Week 6, Oct. 18: vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 7, Oct. 25: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 1:25 p.m., Fox
Week 8, Nov. 1: at New York Jets, 10 a.m., Fox
Week 9, Nov. 8: at San Francisco 49ers, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Week 10, Nov. 15: vs. Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Week 11, Nov. 22: at Denver Broncos , 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 12, Nov. 29: at Cleveland Browns, 10 a.m., Fox
Week 13, Dec. 6: Bye
Week 14, Dec. 13: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1:05 p.m., CBS
Week 15, Dec. 20: vs. Denver Broncos, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Week 16, Dec. 27: vs. Tennessee Titans, 1:05 p.m., Fox
Week 17, Jan. 3: at Arizona Cardinals, 1:05 p.m., Fox
Week 18 Jan. 9 or Jan. 10: at Kansas City Chiefs, time and network TBD
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