For the first time this season, the Miami Dolphins have a two game win streak after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday afternoon. The Dolphins offense was methodical as they did not have to punt at all yesterday. Tight end Jonnu Smith has become a weapon over the past few weeks as he went for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions. It could have been a bit cleaner on defense, but the Dolphins will take a win any way they can get it right now. Next weekend, the Dolphins will host the New England Patriots for an AFC East showdown.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Big Day for the Offense Sparks Victory Against Raiders The Miami Dolphins scored on all but one of their possessions in their victory against the Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders at Dolphins
Miami Dolphins prove they can handle major shakeup teams have thrown at them in 2024 The Dolphins’ offense was a machine on Sunday against the Raiders
Dolphins Offense
Miami Dolphins morphing into ball control, long-drive offense. And it’s working. | Schad – Yahoo Sports The Miami Dolphins have a new identity. At least for 2024. It’s all about ball control and sustained scoring drives. Tua Tagovailoa is playing well.
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Dolphins Quarterbacks
‘Best in the World’ – Highest of Praise for Tua Tagovailoa After Dolphins’ Win Over Raiders Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is completing nearly every pass he throws, and he was as good as ever in Sunday’s win over the Raiders.
Dolphins Running Backs
De’Von Achane, with or without Guardian Cap, certainly looks like Dolphins’ No. 1 running back – Yahoo Sports Second-year Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane carried the bulk of the backfield load vs. the Raiders with 17 carries for 73 yards and a score.
Dolphins Tight Ends
Miami Dolphins’ TE Jonnu Smith making defenses pay for focusing on Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle – Yahoo Sports Jonnu Smith has 39 catches for 448 yards and three TDs this season. And his two scores Sunday against the Raiders were as different as they could be.
Phinsider News You May Have Missed
Previewing Raiders/Dolphins week 11 matchup – Miami Dolphins News 11/16/24 – The Phinsider Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.
LV Raiders @ Miami Dolphins Predictions and Players You Would Steal – The Phinsider Miami Dolphins fans share their predictions for tomorrow’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and players they would steal.
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Dolphins’ WR Tyreek Hill plans to play through wrist injury, will wait to have surgery – The Phinsider Save us, Tyrek Hill! You’re our only hope!
NFL Winners Picks Week 11 2024: Schedule, odds, predictions for Sunday games – The Phinsider The NFL schedule is on to Week 11 and includes an additional nationally televised game. Who will win each game on Sunday? Our contributors take a look at the schedule and make their picks.
Miami Dolphins Week 11 preview vs Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers, Scott Turner, Christian Wilkins – The Phinsider The Miami Dolphins host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. To get a closer look at the Raiders, we turn to Silver and Black Pride.
Miami Dolphins elevate long snapper Tucker Addington, tackle Jackson Carman for Week 11 – The Phinsider This will be Jackson Carman’s second start for the Miami Dolphins.
SB Nation Reacts Miami Dolphins fan confidence poll Week 11: Fans starting to trust team again – The Phinsider The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to end Week 10. As Week 11 begins, the fan confidence in the Dolphins has jumped.
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Las Vegas Raiders @ Miami Dolphins Open Live Thread & Game Info – The Phinsider Join us live to follow and discuss this afternoon’s game between the Las Vegas Raiders and your Miami Dolphins.
What are the odds for Week 12 Patriots vs Dolphins? FanDuel sportsbook opening line – The Phinsider Can the Miami Dolphins sweep the New England Patriots this year? The oddsmakers seem to think so.
Raiders vs. Dolphins reactions: Stock up, stock down from Miami’s win in Week 11 – The Phinsider The Miami Dolphins came away with an emphatic win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Who saw their stock rise or fall during the game?
MIAMI (WSVN) – A 21-year-old man was arrested on a charge of sexual battery on a minor by an adult and lewd or lascivious molestation stemming from an alleged incident involving a 10-year-old girl, according to an arrest report.
According to the report, Alvin Davis was arrested due in connection from an alleged incident that occurred Oct. 16, 2025, in Miami. The child’s mother, who became suspicious and placed a recording device in the child’s bedroom.
The report states the girl told investigators that Davis touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions.
Authorities said Davis was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and is being held without bond.
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Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is expected to be a late first-round draft pick on Thursday night, which will bring him a guaranteed four-year contract worth around $20 million. But he considered turning that down for a big-money offer to stay in college.
Simpson, who has previously said that Miami offered him $6.5 million to transfer and play for the Hurricanes in 2026, said on David Pollack’s podcast that the money was too good not to at least think about.
“I think the last offer was definitely one that I just had to sit down and consider, because it would have been life-changing money,” Simpson said. “It would have made me the highest-paid player in college, and it was something to where I was like, I can’t just ignore this. I have to sit down and think about it. That’s how I am, I don’t want to do anything sporadic. I want to sit down and think it all out, and it really just came down to how I wanted to be remembered and what do I want to do.”
Simpson, who spent three years as a backup at Alabama before becoming the starter last year, went to his former coach, Nick Saban, for advice.
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“I actually talked to Coach Saban about this,” Simpson said. “The things he was talking about were, do you want to play football in college, or do you want to play football professionally? And he was like, ‘Take the money out of it, take the rounds out of it, what do you want to do next year?’ And without a doubt, without hesitation, I said, ‘I want to play professional football.’ And he was like, ‘Well, there’s your answer.’ It was something that I’ve always dreamed of, and I felt that I was ready to take that next step and be the face of a franchise and lead a locker room.”
It’s a different world in football now that players might make more money with another year in college than their annual average salary will be in the NFL. Now, players have to think about whether the NCAA or the NFL will be more lucrative. NIL deals have changed both college football and pro football.
Photo Credit: @CanesFootball via X // redshirt senior wideout Cooper Barkate catches a 29-yard touchdown from Darian Mensah during Miami’s Spring Game on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Cobb Stadium.
After more than three months removed from a devastating national championship loss, over 5,000 fans gathered at Cobb Stadium on Saturday morning for a first look at Miami football’s 2026 squad.
The annual spring game offered exactly that: a mix of evaluation and entertainment. Miami structured the day differently this year, using the first half for position drills, including passing, red zone and agility work, before transitioning into a live scrimmage in the second half.
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Much of the attention centered on new quarterback Darian Mensah, a transfer from Duke. While he started slow, Mensah quickly settled in and showed why he’s expected to lead the Hurricanes this fall.
Mensah connected multiple times with familiar target Cooper Barkate, his former teammate at Duke. The duo picked up right where they left off, highlighted by a 29-yard touchdown to the back corner of the end zone. Mensah added a 33-yard touchdown pass to Daylyn Upshaw and a five-yard score to Cam Vaughn, another transfer addition.
Calm in the pocket and effective under pressure, Mensah extended plays and delivered accurate throws, flashing the kind of playmaking ability Miami fans have been eager to see.
With several returning starters such as wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher seeing limited action, opportunities opened for younger players to contribute. RB Jordan Lyle capitalized, breaking off multiple strong runs and showing quick footwork in the open field.
Behind Mensah, Miami showcased its quarterback depth. Judd Anderson, Luke Nickel and early enrollee Dereon Coleman all saw snaps, with Nickel making a strong case for the backup role. Coleman flashed potential but remains a longer-term development piece.
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Photo Credit: @CanesFootball via IG // Miami quarterback Darian Mensah performs handshake with redshirt senior wideout Cooper Barkate during Miami’s Spring Game on April 18, 2026, at Cobb Stadium.
Defensively, Miami may have delivered the most impressive performance of the day.
Despite losing key contributors such as Ruben Bain and Akheem Mesidor to the NFL, the Hurricanes controlled the line of scrimmage and limited offensive production. Defensive lineman Damon Wilson, a transfer from Missouri, along with tackles Justin Scott and Jarquez Carter, consistently disrupted plays. Scott’s quickness stood out against the run, while Wilson applied steady pressure off the edge.
In the secondary, Boston College transfer Omar Thornton, along with JJ Dunnigan and Xavier Lucas, contributed to multiple stops with tight coverage and physical tackling.
The offensive line, featuring several new faces and only one returning starter, showed flashes but remains a work in progress. Freshman Jackson Cantwell has big shoes to fill with Sisi Mauigoa declaring for the NFL draft. At 6-foot-8, 330 pounds, Cantwell acted as a brick wall protecting his QB and winning the battle at the line. However, the second team offensive line had some struggles, with two bad snaps in a row.
For many in attendance, however, the spring game was about more than just performance. It served as a rare opportunity for families and fans to connect with the program in a more personal setting, celebrating players beyond what they show on the field.
“It’s him fulfilling his dream and doing what he wants to do,” said the grandmother of wide receiver Milan Parris. “He’s my oldest grandson, and I’m just over the moon. I’m extremely proud of him.”
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While the defense may have controlled much of the action, the day ultimately served as an early glimpse into a team balancing new talent, developing depth and high expectations.
With nearly five months until the season opener against Stanford on Sept. 4, Miami leaves the spring with promise and plenty to still refine.