Raiders Open 2026 With Win, Face Immediate Reality Check

Las Vegas defeated Miami 27-13 on September 13 behind three touchdown passes from Kirk Cousins, 147 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns from Ashton Jeanty, plus five sacks and 17 pressures. Strong line play, red-zone execution and complementary football were encouraging, but Cousins’ interceptions, limited deep passing and a fourth-quarter fade loom over the start of a demanding six-game stretch at the Chargers.