# Raiders' Week 1 Win Answers New-Team Questions

> Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 win shows their new-look operation works under Klint Kubiak.
- Title: Raiders' Week 1 Win Answers New-Team Questions | Shortify
- Summary: Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 win shows their new-look operation works under Klint Kubiak. Raiders' early game strategy of ball control and short passes helped…
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- Source: Las Vegas Raiders On SI — https://si.com/nfl/raiders/onsi/las-vegas-film-room-key-decisions-that-changed-week-1
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: las vegas raiders, miami dolphins, klint kubiak, ashton jeanty, nfl, week 1, raiders film room, game strategy, offensive line, running back, sports
## Week 1 Unknowns
Las Vegas Raiders entered Week 1 with many new players and coaches while Miami Dolphins had several new parts.
## Raiders' Win Answers Questions
Las Vegas' Week 1 victory addressed key questions about their new-look operation under head coach Klint Kubiak.
## Team Chemistry Improves
Raiders looked like a team that had played together for longer than they have as they move into Week 2.
## Coaching Staff Adjusts Well
Raiders' coaching staff adjusted well to Dolphins' adjustments while keeping control of the game.
## Ball Control Early
Raiders forced Dolphins to punt on first two possessions after defense forced Miami to punt.
## Time Off Clock
Raiders had the ball for nearly 10 more game minutes than Dolphins with 75 yards in first half.
## Ashton Jeanty's Impact
Ashton Jeanty rushed for over 100 yards and led Raiders in receiving yards against Miami.
## Short Passes Strategy
Raiders used short passes to extend Jeanty's game impact while attacking Dolphins' defense.
## Dolphins' Defense Struggles
Miami's defense could not stop Raiders' offense after Jeanty's dual-threat play.
## Raiders' Game Strategy
Raiders' early decision to keep ball on ground shortened game and forced Dolphins to punt.
## Future Challenges
Raiders face teams better on paper but can capitalize on early opportunities with strong ground game.
## Key takeaway

Raiders' early game strategy of ball control and short passes helped them win against Miami Dolphins.