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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami Dolphins Open NFL Season Against the Las Vegas Raiders

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The Miami Dolphins begin their regular season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders with a new head coach, a new starting quarterback, and a heavily revamped roster. Head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis prepare to lead the team, while rookie wide receiver Chris Bell is set to make his first career start.

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Why It Matters

Local sports fans and community members follow the Miami Dolphins' season performance and team changes.

Key Facts

  • The Miami Dolphins play their season opener on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Jeff Hafley serves as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
  • Malik Willis takes over as the Dolphins' starting quarterback for the season.
  • More than half of the Dolphins' roster consists of players who recently joined the team.
  • Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell is set to make his first NFL start after recovering from an ACL injury.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders drafted former Columbus High School quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
  • Kirk Cousins serves as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, with Mendoza as his backup.
  • The Miami Dolphins enter the season opener as a three-and-a-half-point underdog.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJeff Hafley“New head coach of the Miami Dolphins”PersonMalik Willis“New starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins”OrganizationMiami Dolphins“NFL professional football team starting its season”PersonKirk Cousins“15-year NFL veteran quarterback for the Raiders”PersonFernando Mendoza“Quarterback and former Columbus High School star drafted by the Raiders”OrganizationLas Vegas Raiders“NFL professional football team playing against the Dolphins”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”PersonChris Bell“Rookie wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins”locationMIAMI GARDENS, FLA.“Dateline of the news report”OrganizationColumbus High School“High school attended by Fernando Mendoza”