Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Can Kirk Cousins get the Raiders’ offense off to a fast start against a revamped Miami defense?

#2 How much of a factor will Ashton Jeanty be in the Raiders’ run game, and can Miami keep the second-year back from controlling the tempo?

#3 Can Maxx Crosby create enough pressure on Miami’s quarterback to make the Dolphins uncomfortable in the pocket?

#4 Will Brock Bowers emerge as the matchup nightmare the Raiders need, particularly against Miami’s linebackers and safeties?

#5 Which Raiders playmaker will make the biggest difference — Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, or Jack Bech — against a Dolphins secondary looking to start the season strong?

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria who does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com