MIAMI GARDENS – Quarterback Jarrett Stidham led the Raiders on a landing generate on the team’s to start with possession and Las Vegas defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-13 in Saturday’s preseason video game.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa performed in just two series in his preseason debut.
It was the first glance at Tagovailoa in the Dolphins’ new process following the workforce brought in previous 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as the new head mentor. Taking part in with most of his starters, Tagovailoa finished 6 of 8 passes for 58 yards.
Stidham completed 7 of 10 passes for 80 yards and was sacked after.
The Raiders’ touchdown came from a 12-enjoy, 75-garden drive, which integrated passes of 14, 15 and 18 yards, capped by a 2-yard touchdown run by functioning back again Zamir White, who could be the Raiders’ No. 1 possibility to back again up starter Josh Jacobs. Jacobs did not engage in.
Tagovailoa did not guide a touchdown generate, but he connected with restricted conclude Durham Smythe for a 10-lawn acquire on his initially throw of the recreation and identified running back again Chase Edmonds for a 17-garden gain on the subsequent engage in. The Dolphins’ offense appeared unsettled on the drive, nonetheless, and was forced to punt.
Edmonds, acquired in the offseason, confirmed how essential he could be in the Dolphins’ offense this period. He caught two passes on two targets for 21 yards and experienced just 3 dashing yards on three carries, but in his most amazing engage in, he caught a limited pass from Tagovailoa and get rid of a Raiders defender to convert on third down.
Tagovailoa seemed comfy and had the time he essential to make his throws, but Miami bought tiny manufacturing in the operate activity with its starters on the field. The Dolphins’ most productive runner was backup Salvon Ahmed, who concluded with 20 yards and 5 carries.
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaced Tagovailoa. On his first drive, he was penalized for intentional grounding in the conclude zone, resulting in a protection.
Bridgewater also manufactured some outstanding throws, like a 26-property completion to rookie receiver Erik Ezukanma.
Dolphins rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson, who impressed in his NFL debut previous week, had one more stable outing, throwing for far more than 100 yards, including Miami’s only landing – a 19-lawn link with rookie jogging again ZaQuandre White in the fourth quarter.
Nick Mullens changed Stidham and was 6 of 9 for 39 yards.
Thin AT CORNERBACK
Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham still left the video game in the initial 50 % right after showing to injure his still left hand generating a tackle. In previous week’s preseason opener against Tampa Bay, backup cornerback Trill Williams experienced a time-ending ACL damage, and the Dolphins to signed Mackensie Alexander earlier this week.
INACTIVES
Dolphins: Receiver Jaylen Waddle did not engage in, as he is nursing a minimal undisclosed injuries. Waddle was held out of practice this 7 days out of precaution, however McDaniel said he expects Waddle to return through coaching camp. Also inactive were being basic safety Eric Rowe, cornerback Xavien Howard, limited finish Tanner Conner and offensive linemen Terron Armstead and Greg Minor.
Raiders: A handful of the Raiders’ starters did not play, which includes quarterback Derek Carr, vast receiver Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow, functioning back Josh Jacobs and defensive ends Chandler Jones and Maxx Crosby.
UP Upcoming
Raiders: Close out the preseason at house up coming Friday from the New England Patriots.
Dolphins: Confront the Philadelphia Eagles subsequent Saturday in their preseason finale.
