Raiders halt Dolphins' slide with solid victory
The Raiders beat the Dolphins 27 to 13 in an NFL regular-season match on 2026-09-13. It was a straightforward result that put an end to Miami's difficult run of form. To be fair, the visitors had not been finding their rhythm lately.
The Dolphins arrived in poor shape. They had lost all three of their previous matches: 12:17 against the Falcons, 3:26 with the Giants, and 7:20 to the Commanders. By then, expectations were not high for this fixture. The hosts were not faring much better, having dropped their last game 12:18 to the 49ers.
And here's the thing about this kind of match — when both sides are struggling, the outcome often comes down to who handles the basics better. The Raiders managed to put together a performance that reflected their advantage. A 14-point margin suggests they controlled the tempo when it mattered.
What this result means for both clubs is worth noting. The Dolphins continue their winless streak, which puts pressure on their coaching staff. The Raiders at least showed they could compete when it counted, even if their own form has been inconsistent.
The scoreline tells you enough about the match. Twenty-seven points on the board for the home side, thirteen for the visitors. That is not a dominant performance, but it is a clean victory. The Dolphins will need to find something quickly if they want to turn things around.