The Miami Dolphins secured a 34-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, marking their second straight win and extending the Raiders’ losing streak to six games. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw three touchdown passes, leading a successful game plan that broke through the Raiders’ defense.
BVM Sportsreported that the Raiders, now 2-8, remain at the bottom of the AFC West. Despite efforts to improve with Scott Turner as the interim offensive coordinator, breakdowns in defensive communication led to another loss.
Raiders Coach Antonio Pierce said toNews3LV, “We had opportunities. Brock had a big day. I thought Gardner got rid of the ball quickly in the passing game. Opportunities there for shots, but we didn t get them down there again.”
Miami’s Tagovailoa completed 28 of 36 passes for 288 yards, with tight end Jonnu Smith contributing significantly, scoring twice, including a 57-yard touchdown after a Raiders’ coverage breakdown. The Raiders’ defense allowed 353 total yards, showing ongoing vulnerabilities that have contributed to their losing streak.
Rookie tight end Brock Bowers stood out for the Raiders, catching 13 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Despite injuries, rookie mistakes and struggles with in-game adjustments remain a key issue. Coach Pierce stressed the need for better communication, particularly among newer players. Quarterback Gardner Minshew expressed hope for improvement, saying, “But we re not doing that. We practice hard. Everybody s doing the right things. We haven t been getting the results. We ve been a play short, but I feel if we continue our process and continue to try to get better it s going to break for us,” in aNews3LV report.
The Dolphins, led by Tagovailoa, are experiencing a resurgence, improving their record to 4-6. With the playoffs still a possibility, the team is eager to maintain their momentum. Coach Mike McDaniel emphasized the importance of winning after their latest victory.
Looking ahead, the Raiders will have to dig deep to address their weaknesses as they host Denver next Sunday. The Dolphins, now riding a wave of confidence, are set to host New England in their upcoming match.
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