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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami Dolphins Open Regular Season Against 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 restructured roster. Head coach Jeff Hafley and starting quarterback Malik Willis prepare for their debuts, while rookie wide receiver Chris Bell returns from a college ACL injury to make his first NFL start Sunday.

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Why It Matters

Sports fans and local observers follow the Miami Dolphins' season opener to track the performance of the newly configured team, its coaching staff, and roster changes involving more than half of the players.

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 a college ACL injury.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders drafted former Columbus High School quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
  • Fernando Mendoza will back up 15-year NFL veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins for the Raiders.
  • The Miami Dolphins enter Sunday's game as a three-and-a-half-point underdog.

Who's Mentioned

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