It’s the Miami Dolphins versus the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 4:25 PM ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- TV Channels: FOX
How to Watch Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders on September 13, 2026
You can watch the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Miami Dolphins live on DIRECTV on FOX on September 13, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET.
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders — Game Preview
The Miami Dolphins open the 2026 season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, a Week 1 matchup with no current-season history to draw on yet. Miami’s offense averaged 315.6 yards and 20.4 points per game a season ago, well ahead of the Raiders’ 272.5 yards and 14.2 points, though Las Vegas converted third downs at a similar clip to Miami’s own 34.9% mark, hitting 33.8%.
Malik Willis takes the reins for the Dolphins after throwing for 739 yards with 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions last season, and his 55.4 rating will be tested against a Raiders front fronted by Maxx Crosby, who racked up 10.0 sacks and 28 tackles for loss. Kirk Cousins runs Las Vegas’ offense off a 1,721 yard, 10 touchdown season with a 61.7 completion percentage, giving the Raiders a clear experience edge at the position.
De’Von Achane gives Miami a home run threat out of the backfield after piling up 1,350 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 5.7 yards per carry, a problem for a Raiders defense that leaned heavily on Crosby up front. Rookie back Ashton Jeanty enters as questionable with an ankle sprain after rushing for 975 yards and 5 touchdowns, a status worth watching before kickoff.
National TV
FOX
What Time is the Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders Game Today?
The Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders game starts at 4:25 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders?
You can watch Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders on FOX. Out-of-market games are also available with NFL Sunday Ticket, exclusively on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Malik Willis — QB. Willis heads into the opener as Miami’s starter after a first season of action that produced 739 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. His 57.5 completion percentage and 55.4 passer rating point to a quarterback the Raiders’ pass rush will look to rattle early.
De’Von Achane — RB. Few backs in the league moved the ball like Achane a season ago, when he piled up 1,350 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 238 carries. His 5.7 yards-per-carry average gives Miami a home run threat every time he touches the ball, and the Raiders’ run defense will have its hands full containing him.
Zach Sieler — DT. Sieler anchors Miami’s interior after totaling 5.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 47 total tackles last season. He enters Sunday questionable, and how much he’s able to play will shape how much interior pressure Miami can generate against Cousins.
Las Vegas Raiders
Kirk Cousins — QB. Cousins brings a season of 1,721 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and 5 interceptions into his first snap as the Raiders’ starter, with a 61.7 completion percentage that gives Las Vegas a steady hand under center. His 84.8 passer rating outpaces his Dolphins counterpart heading into Week 1.
Ashton Jeanty — RB. The rookie back rushed for 975 yards and 5 touchdowns on 266 carries in his debut campaign, though a questionable listing with an ankle sprain puts his workload in doubt for the opener. Las Vegas will lean on him to establish the run if he’s able to go.
Maxx Crosby — DE. Crosby is coming off a 10.0 sack season with 28 tackles for loss and 73 total tackles, numbers that made him one of the league’s most productive pass rushers a year ago. He’ll be tasked with getting after Cook early and often to disrupt Miami’s passing game.
Watch NFL football Live on DIRECTV
You can watch NFL football games live every day right on DIRECTV. Get started today!
Interested in a service that lets you access live sports, and only live sports and includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost? Check out MySports® Genre Pack® today.
Statistics provided by ESPN and subject to change.
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
