NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Associated Press reports on the Miami Dolphins season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders
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The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener 27-13 to the Las Vegas Raiders amid a full organizational rebuild involving approximately $183 million in dead cap money and numerous young starters. Coach Jeff Hafley noted the team's effort despite mistakes, while quarterback Malik Willis completed 15 of 27 passes for 220 yards and an interception.
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The Miami Dolphins' season-opening defeat highlights early roster performance and injuries, including a knee injury to safety Kyle Louis that will cause him to miss Week 2.
Key Facts
- The Miami Dolphins lost their season opener to the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 27-13.
- The Dolphins are carrying roughly $183 million in dead cap money for the year.
- Ten Dolphins starters on Sunday were in their first or second NFL season.
- Quarterback Malik Willis finished 15 of 27 for 220 yards, one interception, and a team-high 39 rushing yards.
- Running back De'Von Achane had 11 carries for 36 yards.
- Safety Kyle Louis will miss Week 2 due to a knee injury suffered in the third quarter.
- Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez recorded 14 tackles, the most by a Dolphins rookie since Zach Thomas had 16 against Arizona.
- Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas finished with five catches for 94 yards.
- The Dolphins will practice in Napa, California, instead of returning to Florida ahead of their Sunday game at San Francisco.
Who's Mentioned
PersonZach Thomas“Hall of Famer”PersonJeff Hafley“Miami Dolphins coach”PersonJacob Rodriguez“Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker”PersonMalik Willis“Miami Dolphins quarterback”OrganizationMiami Dolphins“NFL football team”PersonAshton Jeanty“Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back”PersonDe'Von Achane“Miami Dolphins running back”locationArizona“Team played against in past context”locationSan Francisco“Location of upcoming game”PersonKirk Cousins“Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback”PersonMichael Taaffe“Miami Dolphins safety”OrganizationLas Vegas Raiders“NFL football team”PersonKyle Louis“Miami Dolphins safety”PersonAaron Brewer“Miami Dolphins captain and offensive lineman”PersonChris Bell“Miami Dolphins rookie receiver”locationNapa“Location of team practice”PersonChris Johnson“Miami Dolphins rookie cornerback”PersonPatrick Paul“Miami Dolphins captain and offensive lineman”PersonCaleb Douglas“Miami Dolphins rookie receiver”