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The Good, Bad & Ugly from the Miami Dolphins Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders

The Miami Dolphins launched their 2026 campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 27-13 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13. Entering the season with the league's youngest roster, Miami faced early growing pains throughout the contest.

Defensive line execution faltered, and an uneven offensive display highlighted the squad's lack of experience and playmaking depth as they dropped to an 0-1 record.

The matchup officially introduced a revamped leadership core for the franchise. Quarterback Malik Willis took the field for his debut alongside rookie Jacob Rodriguez, head coach Jeff Hafley, and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, setting the stage for a rebuilding era that began with clear adversity.