Raiders vs. Dolphins Live Game Updates, Analysis
MIAMI, Fla.--The Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) are riding a two-game winning streak under Coach Antonio Pierce as they invade South Beach today to take on the high-flying Miami Dolphins (6-3).
If the Raiders can sneak into the NFL Playoffs, today's game is a must-win, and with the offensive creativity of the Fish's Mike McDaniel, that is a tall task.
Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Raiders win that key statistical battle. It concerns sacks and turnovers for those who don't remember it. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.
Here are our staff and podcast guests' predictions for today:
Hondo Carpenter 31-21 Miami---Alain Pupart 34-16 Miami
Matt Hladik 31-17 Miami--Brayden "The Kid" Reedy 24-21 Miami
Tom LaMarre 21-20 Raiders--Jon Schopp 28-7 Miami
Aidan Champion 34-17 Miami--Ezekiel Trezevant 34-14 Miami
Carter Landis 31-16 Miami
The Las Vegas Raiders hope to down high-flying Miami Dolphins offense here in South Florida today.
© Nathan Ray Seebeck | 2023 Sep 24
Here's how you can watch today's game:
TV: CBS
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla.
Kickoff: 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST
CBS is the host of Sunday's game. If you are a resident of the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app, which is available on iOS and Android.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
You can listen to the game on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.
Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations nationwide.
The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.
Miami and Las Vegas last met in Week 3 of the 2021 season, when the Raiders defeated the Dolphins, 31-28, in overtime at Allegiant Stadium.
The two teams are tied at 18-18-1 in their all-time regular season series. The Raiders lead the all-time postseason series, 3-1.
A victory on Sunday would put Las Vegas above .500 for the first time since starting the season 1-0.
Please keep refreshing your page for the latest updates.
START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
PENALTY: Holding against Raiders guard Dylan Parham.
PLAY UNDER REVIEW: The Dolphins' fumble recovery returned for a touchdown is under review.
RULING OVERTURNED: Officials determine the pass to Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was incomplete.
PENALTY: Illegal blindside block against Miami.
INJURY: Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo heads off the field with an apparent injury.
CHALLENGE: Raiders' Antonio Pierce challenges ruling that Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was down before the fumble.
CHALLENGE SUCCESSFUL: Pierce's challenge is successful. Raiders' ball at Miami's 30-yard line.
PENALTY: Pass interference against Mayer.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson's 34-yard field goal is good. Las Vegas leads, 3-0.
SACK/PENALTY: Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce gets an eight-yard sack. Holding against Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a 38-yard touchdown reception. Miami takes the lead following the successful extra point. 7-3, Dolphins.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell hits wide receiver Davante Adams for a 46-yard touchdown. Extra point is good. Las Vegas leads, 10-7, with one second remaining in the first quarter.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Raiders with a 10-7 lead.
START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:
PENALTY: Face mask penalty against Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson.
TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first timeout of the half.
PENALTY: False start against Miami.
STOP: Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao with the stop on fourth-and-1 in the red zone. Raiders' ball.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed scores a touchdown on a 11-yard screen pass. Extra point is good. Miami leads, 14-10.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Dolphins with a 14-10 lead.
TIMEOUT: Miami uses its first timeout of the half.
PENALTY: False start against Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton on a punt.
TURNOVER: Raiders force a fumble, recover the ball at Miami's 32-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Carlson is good from 47 yards. Raiders now trail, 14-13, with six seconds remaining in the first half.
END OF THE FIRST HALF: Dolphins lead, 14-13.
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Yet again, it's been the Las Vegas Raiders' defense that has been creating the majority of the team's success in this road battle with the Miami Dolphins.
Aside from a huge 46-yard touchdown reception by All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, the defense has been carrying the weight.
Las Vegas' defense has forced two turnovers (both fumbles) -- one prevented the Dolphins from advancing in scoring position while the other resulted in a field goal just before halftime that would bring the Raiders to within single point.
Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell has passed for 108 yards and a touchdown, while his No. 1 target, Adams, finished the half with 56 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.
Once again, the running game has had little success so far for Las Vegas with only 30 yards, but as we've seen before, you can count on Raiders Interim Coach Antonio Pierce to keep putting the ball in All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs' hands.
Should that be effective, Las Vegas has a great chance in this game.
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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:
TURNOVER: Pola-Mao with the interception. Raiders start at their own 32-yard line.
MISSED FG: Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders misses from 50 yards. Raiders still within a point.
TURNOVER: O'Connell's pass is picked off by Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Sanders is good from 41 yards. Miami leads, 17-13.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Sanders' 51-yard field goal is good. Miami extends its lead to 20-13.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Dolphins lead, 20-13.
START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:
PENALTY: Illegal block in the back against Miami on the punt return.
CHALLENGE: Miami is challenging Raiders rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker's catch.
RULING OVERTURNED: Officials overturn the call.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders unable to convert on fourth-and-2.
PENALTY: Holding against the Dolphins.
TURNOVER: O'Connell throws a pick on his way to the ground.
TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first timeout of the second half.
TIMEOUT: Las Vegas uses its second timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: Raiders use their third and final timeout of the half.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Las Vegas with the ball, down 20-13.
TURNOVER: O'Connell's pass is picked off by Ramsey in the end zone, which will seal the victory for Miami.
FINAL: Dolphins defeat the Raiders, 20-13.
The Silver and Black will return home next week to celebrate Thanksgiving and take on their AFC West Rival, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Sunday, Nov. 26, at 4:25 p.m. EST/1:25 p.m. PST.
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