Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins LIVE Game Thread
The Las Vegas Raiders enter this critical third pre-season game of the season today against the Miami Dolphins.
While the critical aspect of the contest is focused on the gentleman fighting to make the roster for the Silver and Black, it doesn't diminish those battles have on the overall team. In today's NFL, no one can sustain a 17-game regular season without injuries.
Finding, and developing those backups is critical.
Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.
Here is how to watch, and listen:
TV: FOX5 Las Vegas
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
Kick-Off: 4:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM EDT
FOX5 Las Vegas will be locally producing tomorrow’s preseason game. You can catch Saturday’s game on FuboTV by using the link here.
In the booth will be Beth Mowins on Play-by-Play with Matt Millen and Rich Gannon as Color Commentator.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
Saturday’s preseason game will air on both KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM, the latter as the flagship radio station for all Raiders games.
Jason Horowitz replaces Brent Musburger in the booth for play-by-play beginning this season. Horowitz most recently called Army Football games for CBS Sports Network and covered both Westwood One’s NCAA Football and Basketball coverage for the last 13 years. His color analyst is former All-Pro tackle Lincoln Kennedy, who returns for a third season.
In addition, the Raiders have affiliate stations throughout the nation. Click on the link here for more details.
Saturday’s game will also be available to listen live on the Official Raiders mobile app.
Please keep checking back, or refreshing the page as we will have constant updates for you!
START OF FIRST QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #1: Raiders Zamir White runs for a two-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 7-0 with 9:08 left in the first quarter.
PENALTY: Dolphins called for holding. Five-yard penalty added to the end of the run results in an automatic 1st down.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Raiders lead 7-0, and Dolphins will have the ball, 2nd and 1, at the Raiders 24-yard line.
START OF SECOND QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #2: Dolphins placekicker Jason Sanders 46-yard field goal attempt is Good. Raiders lead 7-3 with 13:34 left to go in the first half.
SCORING UPDATE #3: Intentional grounding penalty in the end zone results in a safety. Raiders lead 9-3 and will receive the ball with 9:15 left to go in the first half.
SCORING UPDATE #4: Dolphins placekicker Jason Sanders 57-yard field goal attempt is Good. Raiders lead 9-6 with 3:06 left to go in the first half.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 9-6, and will have the ball, 3rd and 10, from their own 25-yard line.
TURNOVER: Raiders Sam Webb forces a fumble by Dolphins Myles Gaskin. Raiders recover, and will have the ball at their own 15-yard line with 31 seconds left to go in the first half.
END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders lead 9-6. Dolphins will receive the kickoff to begin the second half.
HALFTIME:
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In a game between two teams that figure to be in the playoff conversation for this season, the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins have played a less than stellar half of football.
Both teams quarterbacks have made plays, with the Raiders Jarrett Stidham leading the games only touchdown drive, ran in by Zamir White.
Overall, the Raiders haven't been able to run the ball effectively, and the Dolphins only have four rushing yards in the first half.
What Raiders haven't been able to do is protect, giving up two sacks in the first half and other pressures.
The Raiders defense has been very bend but don't break, giving up several plays of 15 or more yards but holding the Dolphins to two field goals.
It could prove to be too much to ask to hold on to that approach for the rest of the game, which puts emphasis on the Raiders offense to put together drives.
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START OF THE SECOND HALF:
THRID QUARTER:
PENALTY: Dolphins call for holding. Five-yard penalty. Will be 1st and goal Raiders.
PENALTY: Dolphins called for holding. Five-yard penalty. Will be 1st and goal Raiders.
PENALTY: Raiders called for illegal formation. Five-yard penalty. Will be 2nd goal.
SCORING UPDATE #5: 37-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 12-6 with 7:32 left to go in the third quarter.
TURNOVER: Dolphins turn the ball over on downs. Raiders will take over at their own 23-yard line.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Raiders lead 12-6. Dolphins will have the ball, 2nd and 7, at their own 17-yard line.
START OF FOURTH QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #6: Dolphins Skylar Thompson throws a 19-yard touchdown pass. PAT is Good. Dolphins lead 13-12 with 10:27 left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #7: 31-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 15-13 with 4:38 left to go in the game.
FINAL:
Raiders win 15-13, and improve to 3-0 this preseason. The Dolphins fall to 1-1.
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