The Oakland Raiders (4-6) have struggled in recent weeks and lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday by an 18-7 margin. Jonnu Smith led all receivers for his team but the offense was hobbled by penalties that severely limited opportunities.
Hard Rock Stadium was packed with fans as the Dolphins needed a win to remain relevant in the AFC playoff picture and they eventually achieved it, though not without difficulty.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players of Las Vegas Raiders Vs Miami Dolphins Match Player Stats.
Miami Dolphins
| Player | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | Quarterback | 22 completions on 30 attempts, 282 yards, 3 touchdowns |
| De’Von Achane | Running Back | 20 carries, 85 yards, 1 touchdown |
| Jonnu Smith | Tight End | 5 receptions, 102 yards, 2 touchdowns |
| Tyreek Hill | Wide Receiver | 6 receptions, 75 yards, 1 touchdown |
| Bradley Chubb | Linebacker | 6 tackles, 1 sack |
| Zach Sieler | Defensive Tackle | 4 tackles, 1 sack |
Las Vegas Raiders
| Player | Position | Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew | Quarterback | 21 completions on 35 attempts, 240 yards, 2 touchdowns |
| Brock Bowers | Tight End | 7 receptions, 95 yards, 1 touchdown |
| Ameer Abdullah | Running Back | 12 carries, 55 yards; 4 receptions, 35 yards, 1 touchdown |
| Maxx Crosby | Defensive End | 8 tackles, 2 sacks |
| Nate Hobbs | Cornerback | 7 tackles, 1 interception |
Jonnu Smith
Jonnu Smith had an impactful performance in the Dolphins’ 34-19 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The tight end caught a late touchdown to seal Miami’s victory for their second consecutive time this season and moved up into third in receiving yards with 584. Jonnu had another great outing against Las Vegas Raiders as an integral piece in Miami’s offense.
Miami’s passing attack thrived against a porous Raiders defense, averaging 0.550 EPA per play. Tua Tagovailoa recorded 311 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while throwing only two interceptions; furthermore, their strong offensive line allowed for positive rushes and pass protection from Tua Tagovailoa and company.
The Dolphins started scoring with a short-yard touchdown pass to Smith on fourth down, followed by Tagovailoa connecting with Tyreek Hill for both 30-yard catch and 58-yard reception – both plays set off by exceptional blocking by Liam Eichenberg and Kendall Lamm on Miami’s offensive line.
After taking an early lead with their opening punt return, the Dolphins managed one of their longest drives of the year – covering 97 yards over 14 plays and being led by Jaylen Waddle’s run and Hill’s catch to put them inside the red zone; third down strike to Hill set up fourth and goal from one yard line, and Tagovailoa threw Smith a touchdown pass. Their lead at halftime was 17-6.
In the second half, Brock Bowers continued his dominant play by collecting five more receptions for 50 yards – needing just 20 more yards to become only the fourth TE ever in NFL history to amass 600 receiving yards during their debut year.
Raiders’ defensive shortcomings continued, with their secondary giving up a 57-yard touchdown to Smith late in the game despite efforts by them to take back the lead. This play proved costly to their retaking the lead and should have been tackled more aggressively; this missed opportunity should have been capitalized upon instead.
Ameer Abdullah
Ameer Abdullah, a versatile back who can both catch and run, has long been considered a valuable fantasy asset in deep PPR leagues. Unfortunately, injuries have limited his availability this season – though he should return against Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18 at an expected return date or his backups Alexander Mattison or Dylan Laube would take over leading their backfield duties instead.
The Las Vegas Raiders hope to end their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. While their offense has struggled lately, a bye week should give players time to recuperate while keeping focus on winning games in 2019.
With the score tied, Ameer Abdullah of the Raiders completed an extended drive with a touchdown run that culminated with him scoring his inaugural career rushing touchdown – his jump-kick celebration was as memorable as ever; Abdullah ended up running for 147 yards during this day of play.
The Raiders have struggled defensively this season, yet were able to hold the Dolphins to only one first down in the opening quarter. On their next possession, though, they drove downfield but eventually settled for Daniel Carlson’s 27-yard field goal as their best attempt.
After the break, the Raiders scored on four of their initial seven drives after the break and converted eight out of 14 third down attempts; however, on their final drive of the half Calais Campbell ran into punter AJ Cole and was held to one first down only.
The second half was similar to the first for the Raiders as they moved downfield with ease while applying pressure to quarterback Derek Carr with their physical running style. Jonnu Smith made two attempts at receiving passes from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa but both times his coverage kept him from making contact. On their final drive of the game Tua Tagovailoa found Jonnu Smith open for an impressive 57-yard touchdown strike from Tua Tagovailoa that gave them victory.
Emmanuel Ogbah
Emmanuel Ogbah has proven his value to the Dolphins during his brief but productive stint. As an edge rusher, Ogbah produced impressive pass-rush production despite only playing nine games last season – producing 5.5 sacks and three tackles for loss in addition to three tackles for loss! As a former second-round draft selection, Emmanuel Ogbah will see more action this coming year than in 2023.
Miami’s defense is one of the best units in the league, and Ogbah has been a key contributor. He excels at both run defending and pass coverage; against Buffalo Bills quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson he collected a strip-sack delivered by teammate DaShawn Hand and collected it himself!
The Dolphins’ defense was spectacular once more on Sunday, making them an intimidating opponent for the Raiders this week. They limited Oakland to just one first down during their initial drive before their offense ripped off an eight-play scoring drive for a 10-0 lead.
On their next possession, Tua Tagovailoa hit tight end Jonnu Smith on a deep route for a 57-yard touchdown – his first of two for halftime lead the Dolphins by 14.7.
After an inauspicious start, the Dolphins’ offense came alive in the second half. Jeremy Shockey caught his third touchdown of the year on an 11-yard pass from Tagovailoa and Ameer Abdullah returned a punt 75 yards for another score. Meanwhile, their defense dominated throughout and finished their decisive fourth quarter playoff performance with an interception by Jalen Ramsey.
The Dolphins’ win against the Raiders kept them alive in AFC playoff contention. Now second place in AFC East, they will look to build on recent success when they visit New York Jets on Monday Night in one of the most crucial matchups of the year – something which they must achieve if they hope to advance all the way to Super Bowl 55.
Calais Campbell
Calais Campbell has long been one of the top pass-rushers in the league since being drafted, and Atlanta Falcons fans hope he can do even more damage this season. While not at his prime anymore, Campbell remains a formidable force that can rush the passer, stop run plays, or play in the middle of the field – qualities which made him attractive free agency signing candidate this year by his former Baltimore Ravens team mates the Ravens – as evidenced by 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss on this season alone.
The Dolphins have struggled early this season and need a victory against the Raiders to turn around their poor start and get back into playoff contention. At home for two straight games against opponents who didn’t make the postseason last season, a victory against them would give much-needed confidence boost and could give their season a much-needed kick-start.
After their opening possession resulted in a three-and-out, the Raiders drove deep into Miami territory but could not find an end zone and settled for a field goal from Daniel Carlson. Their second drive proved more productive thanks to rookie tight end Brock Bowers catching three passes for 37 yards on three consecutive attempts.
Jalen Ramsey intercepted Gardner Minshew on the first play of their next drive, but were unable to capitalize. Instead, Miami scored on their next possession and took a 27-19 advantage with just four minutes remaining in the game.
With their win, the Dolphins improved to 4-6 and remain second place in the AFC East. Furthermore, they remain unbeaten at home this year – giving them a good shot at making the playoffs after more than 10 years away from contention.
The Dolphins have had an up and down season, but have recently shown signs of improvement, winning against Raiders last weekend and looking forward to building on that victory under interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner. Although their offense remains inconsistent, some progress is being made with regards to scoring touchdowns under Scott Turner as interim offensive coordinator.