Las Vegas Raiders host Miami Dolphins in season opener

The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Miami Dolphins in their season opener at Allegiant Stadium. The matchup features two rookie NFL head coaches, Klint Kubiak for the Raiders and Jeff Hafley for the Dolphins, as both franchises undergo rebuilding processes.

For the Raiders, the game is a critical test for the new coaching staff and quarterback Kirk Cousins. The team's roster depth will be tested following news that tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out due to minor knee surgery. As a result, Michael Mayer is expected to take on an expanded role in Kubiak’s offense, stepping into a primary position previously held by Bowers.