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Klint Kubiak, Las Vegas Raiders’ new coaching staff produces immediate results in Week 1 versus Miami Dolphins
Week 1 was not only the beginning of the 2026 season for the Las Vegas Raiders, but it also kicked off the Klint Kubiak era in Las Vegas. A lot was made about the significant changes the Raiders made over the offseason,
The Las Vegas Raiders will eventually go to Fernando Mendoza, but it's clear that Klint Kubiak wasn't going to keep Kirk Cousins as long as they're winning.
In Las Vegas' win, Cousins completed 21-of-30 passes for 160 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. The seasoned veteran has extensive experience playing in schemes that mirror Kubiak's philosophies, and he looked completely comfortable and in control on Sunday.
Cousins, though, answered with a five-play, 50-yard drive, capping it with his third touchdown of the day. He passed John Elway for 14th on the all-time passing touchdowns list with his 301st, a 13-yard toss to running back Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders lead 24-13 with 9:58 remaining in the third quarter.
A 72-year-old superfan built a Kirk Cousins shrine at Allegiant Stadium for her birthday. Raiders fans, meet Terri Polley.
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins surpasses 300 career touchdown passes in win over Miami
The Dolphins are thin at safety, but one of their rookies was in the right place at the right time to interception a pass against the Raiders.
Ashton Jeanty ran all over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday as the Las Vegas Raiders registered a 27-13 Week 1 win at Allegiant Stadium. The second-year running back finished with 147 yards —
Kirk Cousins led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 27-13 home win over Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins to open the 2026 NFL season.