Raiders Lay 3 Points Against Dolphins in Week 1 as New QBs Willis, Cousins Debut

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 13

Las Vegas is backed to cover a 3-point spread in its Week 1 opener against Miami, with the pick calling for a Raiders win by at least five.
Miami enters with Malik Willis at quarterback after a roster teardown that cost it last season’s coach, starting QB and top receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
The Raiders also remade their roster after earning the No. 1 pick, hiring Klint Kubiak, drafting Fernando Mendoza first overall and adding Kirk Cousins, though Brock Bowers is out.
Both defenses carry concerns—the Raiders’ defensive line is ranked 24th and the Dolphins’ 30th—supporting a lean to the over 40.5 even as the spread remains the preferred play.
The broader view is modest: Las Vegas is seen improving from last year but still likely to miss the playoffs, while Miami is projected as one of the league’s weakest teams.