New Faces, New Starts in NFL Week One | Las Vegas Raiders News

Week One of the 2026 NFL season explodes with fresh starts as the Miami Dolphins clash with the Las Vegas Raiders—both teams brimming with new faces from QBs to head coaches. Kirk Cousins, chasing Pro Bowl magic, leads the Raiders under his former offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak, while rookie Fernando Mendoza watches from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Malik Willis gets his first real shot at QB for Miami, backed by new head coach Jeff Hafley and a revamped defense. On offense, De’Von Achane lights it up for Miami, but can new targets like Caleb Douglas step up? For Vegas, Ashton Jeanty and Michael Mayer aim to shine under Kubiak’s proven leadership. It’s a game of first impressions—and big expectations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f7fb4d008d176c5