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What We Learned From the Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss to the Raiders

What We Learned From the Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss to the Raiders As expected, the Miami Dolphins dropped their season opener to the Las Vegas Raiders, 27-13.

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Three silver linings from the Miami Dolphins’ 27-13 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders

The Miami Dolphins fell to the Las Vegas Raiders 27-13 — but it wasn’t ALL bad on Sunday afternoon. Look, I get it. No one likes moral victories. Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley made that plenty clear when speaking after Miami’s 27-13 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders last night.

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Breaking Down the Miami Dolphins 2026 Week 1 Snap Counts

What stood out regarding play counts in the Miami Dolphins' 27-13 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday: We'll start with the list of inactives, where the biggest news involved veteran wide receiver Jalen Tolbert being a healthy scratch.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 14

Oh What a Beautiful Mess: Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss Raises Plenty of Questions

Oh What a Beautiful Mess: Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss Raises Plenty of Questions The Dolphins kicked off their season yesterday in one of the very few winnable games this franchise has all year long.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 14

Dolphins Show Some Good Things, but Too Many Mistakes in Week 1 Loss

Dolphins Show Some Good Things, but Too Many Mistakes in Week 1 Loss It shouldn’t have surprised anyone. The Miami Dolphins roster is the youngest in the NFL, and although they had some moments, they need more experience to become competitive.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Malik Willis News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Dolphins’ Malik Willis takes full blame for taking sack after sack in Raiders loss

Malik Willis held himself accountable after making mistakes in his season debut throughout the Miami Dolphins’ 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

Miami Dolphins News / TWSN / September 13

Could the Miami Dolphins Really Go 0-17 After Week 1 Loss?

Ryan Fitzpatrick warned everyone before the season. “If the Dolphins lose to the Raiders in Vegas on Sunday, I think they’re gonna go 0-17 this year,” the former Miami quarterback said on the Fitz & Whit podcast.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 13

Five Instant Overreactions to Dolphins-Raiders

The Miami Dolphins opened their season with a 27-13 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders, which means it’s time to overreact to the first game of the Jeff Hafley era.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

One of the most frustrating moments from the Miami Dolphins’ 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders may have consequences awaiting the player involved

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley states there could be consequences looming for one of Miami’s most frustrating moments from a 27-13 loss to Las Vegas.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / September 13

Dolphins Fall to Raiders — and the Warning Signs Are Already There

Dolphins Fall to Raiders — and the Warning Signs Are Already There The Miami Dolphins opened the 2026 campaign on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it went about as well as many people expected it to.

Jeff Hafley News / EssentiallySports / September 13

'Coaching Malpractice': Jason Kelce Calls Out Jeff Hafley’s Questionable Decision Against Raiders

Jeff Hafley’s Miami Dolphins debut was never going to be pretty, but a 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders exposed more than the growing pains of a first-year NFL head coach.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 13

Dolphins Stock Up, Stock Down: Winners and Losers vs. Raiders

Dolphins Stock Up, Stock Down: Winners and Losers vs. Raiders The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener to the Raiders on Sunday, and while it wasn’t a big surprise, nothing was a surprise in this game.

Jalen Tolbert News / Dolphins Talk / September 13

Dolphins Make Surprise Decision With Jalen Tolbert Before Raiders Game

Dolphins Make Surprise Decision With Jalen Tolbert Before Raiders Game The Miami Dolphins have announced their inactive players for Sunday’s 2026 regular-season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, and veteran wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is the most notable name who will not suit up.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Jeff Hafley makes his first series of game day decisions for Miami Dolphins as Week 1 inactives are announced

The Miami Dolphins just released their inactives list for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. You carry 53 players on an active roster. But you don’t dress 53 players on game day.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 13

Miami Dolphins 2026 Regular Season Opener

Miami Dolphins 2026 Regular Season Opener The Dolphins open the 2026 season Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, beginning a season filled with more questions than answers.

Miami Dolphins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Dolphins To Start Rookie WRs Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas

The Dolphins signed veterans Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell this offseason to add experience to a wide receiver room that is now without former headliners Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill .

Clelin Ferrell News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Clelin Ferrell Added to Active Roster

The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have elevated edge Clelin Ferrell to the active roster for Sunday’s game. The 6-foot, 4-inch, 260-pound Edge rusher is a 29-year old, eight year veteran.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Picking a Winner – Dolphins in an Upset

Going on the road with a new coach, virtually new team with a new mindset, there’s no pressure but this is the NFL. The Miami Dolphins are one of 32 professional franchises and losing isn’t part of the business plan.

Jacob Rodriguez News / TWSN / September 13

Jacob Rodriguez Is Already Running the Miami Dolphins Defense

The Miami Dolphins are preparing to enter the Jeff Hafley era as the head coach, and with doing so, there is already one key defensive player standing out who can help in leading the Dolphins’ rebuild.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report

A Thursday report indicated that Jeanty was on track to play in his team's Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins this coming Sunday after he was a full practice participant on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Raiders 'feel' Ashton Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

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Ben Sims News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Miami Dolphins Terminate Contract of 4-Year NFL Veteran

The Miami Dolphins have released tight end Ben Sims from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending a brief tenure that never produced a regular-season snap in South Florida, via the NFL transaction log.

Ben Sims News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Dolphins Cut TE Ben Sims From IR With Settlement

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins released TE Ben Sims from their injured reserve list with an injury settlement. Sims, 26, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / September 10

Raiders 'feel' Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins

Raiders 'feel' Ashton Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins

Whether or not Jeanty will be able to play in his team's Week 1 game this coming Sunday has been a massive question hovering over the Raiders ever since Jeanty suffered an ankle injury during a practice on Aug. 22.

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

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Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / September 9

Tyreek Hill's agent provides big injury update ahead of Week 1

Hill has spent the offseason working his way back from a gruesome and career-threatening knee injury.

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Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / September 11

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Aiyuk burned all bridges with the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly not rehabbing the way he was supposed to, and then blasting the team on social media time and time again.

49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener

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