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Raiders Report: September 23, 2021

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Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs (11) hauls in a touchdown pass from Derek Carr during the second half of the Raiders’ 26-17 victory over Pittsburgh.
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Last Week: Raiders 26, Steelers 17

Las Vegas won a second straight game to start the season behind another big day from quarterback Derek Carr and its rebuilt defense. Carr completed 28 of 37 pass attempts for 382 yards and two touchdowns, including a 61-yard bomb to Henry Ruggs early in the fourth quarter to help the Raiders pull away at Heinz Field. Free-agent signing defensive tackle Solomon Thomas was a primary star on defense, sacking Ben Roethlisberger twice.

This Week: Dolphins (1-1) at Raiders (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 26, 1:05 p.m.

Where: Allegiant Stadium

TV: CBS (Channel 8)

Radio: 920-AM, KOMP-92.3

Betting line: Raiders -5.5, over/under: 45.5

Matchup: The Dolphins came back to win, 26-25, in their Allegiant Stadium debut last December, a Week 16 game that virtually eliminated the Raiders from playoff contention. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa exited a 35-0 Week 2 loss early with a rib injury, so former Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett could make his first start of the year in Las Vegas.

For the Raiders, three starting offensive linemen might sit out, with rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood the latest to suffer an injury (an oblique strain). Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs also missed the Steelers’ game with ankle and toe injuries but could return to face the Dolphins.

Raider to Watch: WR Hunter Renfrow

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound slot receiver keeps piling up big plays, catching 11 passes for 127 yards through the Raiders’ first two games and continually coming through in key moments. Renfrow is known as one of the NFL’s best route runners and has become the go-to option for third-down conversions. The Dolphins have a stud cornerback duo in Xavien Howard and Byron Jones, so the Raiders might look toward the middle of the field, where Renfrow reigns. 

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