Kirk Cousins throws three TDs, hits 301st career touchdown as Raiders beat Dolphins 27-13
Kirk Cousins reached 301 career touchdown passes and threw three scoring passes as the Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 season with a 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The win moved Las Vegas to 1-0 while Miami fell to 0-1. Sept. 13, 2026 2D The Associated Press reported from Las Vegas.
Cousins connected with Jack Bech on a 15-yard touchdown and found Ashton Jeanty twice for 13-yard scoring receptions. The Bech touchdown capped a 16-play, 93-yard drive that consumed 8:58. The two Jeanty TDs came on drives of seven plays for 54 yards and five plays for 50 yards, respectively.
Matt Gay provided reliable kicking with 47- and 30-yard field goals as the Raiders added points between touchdowns. Miami countered with a 14-yard rushing touchdown by Malik Willis and 41- and 37-yard field goals by Riley Patterson. The Dolphins were unable to overcome Las Vegas’ balanced offense and timely kicking.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Cousins delivered a veteran performance in the opener, combining efficient passing with timely completions to multiple targets while reaching a major career milestone. Las Vegas balanced sustained touchdown drives with dependable kicking from Gay, and that mix proved decisive. The Raiders will look to build on this balanced offensive showing as they move deeper into the AFC schedule.