Offense, defense and special teams all played contributing factors in the Raiders' 27-13 Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins.
In Klint Kubiak's first drive as the Raiders head coach, his offense was methodical. The Silver and Black controlled the tempo, taking nearly nine minutes off the clock to go 93 yards down the field.
With a balanced pass and rushing attack, Ashton Jeanty gained 25 yards on five carries, with two of his rushes resulting in a first down.Kirk Cousins showcased every bit of veteran poise, going a perfect 9-of-9 on his first drive as a Raider. He capped it off with a dot to Jack Bech for a 15-yard touchdown.
Cousins is the first Raiders QB over the last 30 seasons to complete his first nine pass attempts of a season.
Propelled by a 23-yard punt return by rookie Malik Benson and another 18 rushing yards from Jeanty, the Raiders' following drive resulted in a 47-yard field goal by Matt Gay to take a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.
Complementary football was key early in the contest with the Raiders defense getting off the field their first two drives. Kwity Paye, brought in this offseason to help bolster the defensive line, racked up a quarterback sack and two tackles for loss in the Dolphins' first two possessions.
Miami put its first points on the board in the second quarter with a 41-yard field goal by Riley Patterson. The drive was halted in part to Nakobe Dean sprinting downhill for a stop on 3rd-and-1.
Feeding off the momentum, Dylan Laube returned the kickoff 44 yards. The offense continued leaning on the rushing attack, getting Mike Washington Jr. involved. The rookie back churned out 32 yards on three carries.
As Washington got the Raiders into the red zone, Cousins and Jeanty finished the job with a 13-yard grab-and-go for a touchdown.
Another Miami field goal from 37 yards would make it a 17-6 ballgame.
The start of the second half wasn't as fortunate to the Raiders.
After an accurate half of football for Cousins, he threw an interception to safety Michael Taafee two plays into the third quarter. Already with good field position, the Dolphins offense marched down the field in four plays. Malik Willis scrambled for 14 yards to the end zone and cut the Raiders' lead to five points.
Yet, the Dolphins were allowed no time to rest or capitalize on any momentum swing.
Another big kick return from Laube put the Raiders at the 50-yard line. Through ground and air, Jeanty accounted for another 29 yards. Cousins found the running back on a play action pass for a 13-yard touchdown.
Jeanty finished the game with 147 scrimmage yards while Cousins threw three touchdowns for 160 yards.
The defense came away with a turnover on the following drive, as the secondary baited Malik Willis into a deep pass down the field. Rookie safety Treydan Stukesscooped in to get his first interception of his NFL career. He is the first Raiders rookie with a defensive interception in his NFL debut since Vann McElroy in 1982.
A 30-yard field goal from Gay followed suit, giving the Raiders a 27-13 lead.
Big third-down sacks from Nakobe Dean, Maxx Crosby and Folorunso Fatukasi continued putting pressure on the Dolphins, who remained scoreless through the fourth quarter. The Raiders defense finished the day with five sacks while holding the Dolphins to 2-of-10 on third down.
Their final exclamation point was a forced fumble by Jeremy Chinn that was recovered by Quay Walker. Following the fumble, the Raiders lined up in victory formation, starting the 2026 regular season off with a complete performance.
View photos from the Raiders' week 1 home opener against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) and linebacker Segun Olubi (50) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Malik Benson (19) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18), wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87), wide receiver Jack Bech (18) and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) and fullback Connor Heyward (34) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cody White (82), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Segun Olubi (50) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Connor Heyward (34) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Malik Benson (19) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Matt Gay (14) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) and running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young (81) and running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders kick return unit during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and center Tyler Linderbaum (65) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and fullback Connor Heyward (34) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58), fullback Connor Heyward (34) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Matt Gay (14) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Matt Gay (14) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Folorunso Fatukasi (94), defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Segun Olubi (50) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Segun Olubi (50) and cornerback Dairen Porter (26) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Patrick Johnson (93) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Patrick Johnson (93) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tristin McCollum (27) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young (81) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young (81) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tristin McCollum (27) and running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44), safety Tristin McCollum (27) and defensive end Patrick Johnson(93) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95), defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.
