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Ten Key Dolphins Week 1 Numbers and the Stories They Told

Another way to examine the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders is to do it through numbers, more specifically the key stats that made the difference.

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Believe it or not, the Miami Dolphins should have the depth to take their latest injury setback in stride

The Miami Dolphins get hit with another injury to their rookie draft class — but they’re as well equipped to handle the adversity as anywhere on the team.

Kyle Louis News / Field Level Media / September 15

Report: Dolphins S Kyle Louis sidelined by MCL sprain

Miami Dolphins rookie safety Kyle Louis sustained an MCL sprain in his NFL debut Sunday and is expected to miss a few weeks, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Jacob Rodriguez News / TWSN / September 15

Did the Miami Dolphins Find the Steal of the 2026 NFL Draft in Jacob Rodriguez?

The Miami Dolphins may have lost their season opener, but they might have discovered something much more important for their future. Jacob Rodriguez looks like he belongs.

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How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Caleb Douglas News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Dolphins rookie Caleb Douglas Already Looking Like a Steal After Record-Setting Debut

Week 1 of the NFL season typically brings a lot of overreactions. CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson released his annual list of five rookies who stood out during the first week of the season.

Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Dolphins Bring Various Opinions in Week 2 NFL Power Rankings

Entering the 2026 season, many NFL power rankings had the Miami Dolphins at the bottom. Despite their 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the Dolphins moved up slightly in some national power rankings.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 15

Dolphins Week 2 Power Rankings Roundup: More of the Same

In a pretty twisted kind of way, the Miami Dolphins made some headway in terms of their national perception following their Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Miami Dolphins News / TWSN / September 15

Caleb Douglas is the Miami Dolphins WR to Add: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire

Heading into the year, I planted my flag on Chris Bell for the 2026 fantasy football season. Now it’s still early, but between the two, I would now rather have Caleb Douglas.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Keeping track of the (many) Miami Dolphins exes in 2026—Week 1 was rough for just about everybody

Keeping track of the (many) Miami Dolphins exes of the 2026 NFL season. The Miami Dolphins have a LOT of exes in new places this season. Enough to make your head spin.

Miami Dolphins News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Our first look at the Miami Dolphins’ most controversial 2026 goodbye was nothing like what his new team paid for

The most controversial goodbye for the Miami Dolphins this offseason found things hard to come by in his Week 1 debut elsewhere. There are no shortage of players that the Miami Dolphins said goodbye to this past season.

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Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / September 15

Dante Trader Jr. and Aaron Brewer: Dolphins Must Clean Up Mistakes After Week 1 Loss

Dante Trader Jr. and Aaron Brewer: Dolphins Must Clean Up Mistakes After Week 1 Loss The Miami Dolphins walked away from their season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders knowing there were opportunities to win the game.

Ashton Jeanty News / Dolphins Talk / September 15

Ashton Jeanty Was the Dolphins’ Kryptonite in Week 1

Ashton Jeanty Was the Dolphins’ Kryptonite in Week 1 Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is one of the more promising young players at his position in the NFL.

Dan Marino News / Dolphins Talk / September 15

Dolphins Birthday: Legendary Quarterback Dan Marino Turns 65

Perhaps the greatest member of the Miami Dolphins ever to don the aqua and orange, legendary quarterback Dan Marino celebrates his 65th birthday today!

Jeff Hafley News / Dolphins Talk / September 14

Jeff Hafley Reveals What Went Wrong in Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss

Jeff Hafley Reveals What Went Wrong in Dolphins’ Week 1 Loss The Miami Dolphins’ season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders left head coach Jeff Hafley with plenty to evaluate, and after reviewing the film, one theme stood out: Miami needs to play faster, more aggressively, and with greater consistency from the opening snap.

Kyle Louis News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Dolphins Lose Versatile Rookie Kyle Louis to Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie safety Kyle Louis will be out for an undisclosed amount of time. Coach Jeff Hafley told reporters that Louis will at least miss the Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers because of a knee injury.

Caleb Douglas News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Dolphins Rookie Caleb Douglas Makes History in Impressive NFL Debut

Even in a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins receiver Caleb Douglas made history. The third-round rookie registered five catches for 94 yards.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 14

What the Week 1 Film Told Us About the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins suffered a 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in their season opener. This means it’s time to take a look at the film, so let’s see what went wrong, as well as some reasons for optimism.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / September 14

Miami Dolphins Week 1: Bullied By The Las Vegas Raiders

The Miami Dolphins’ Week 1 loss wasn’t just a loss. They walked into Allegiant Stadium and got bullied, losing 27–13 in a game that never felt competitive.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / September 14

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 / 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.

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Dolphins Elevate DE Clelin Ferrell For Week 1

The Dolphins announced that they are elevating veteran DE Clelin Ferrell from the practice squad for Week 1. Ferrell, 29, was selected by the Raiders with the No.

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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Tyreek Hill News / Yardbarker / September 9