Dolphins vs Raiders Spread & Total Breakdown | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, let's talk about that upcoming Dolphins vs Raiders game. It's got some interesting lines, especially considering the Raiders are favored by three and a half points, even with Kurt Cousins under center, instead of their top draft pick. Miami's defense on the other hand, looks pretty solid with guys like Jordan Brooks and Rookie Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. Now the Raiders' offense is a bit of a question mark. They've got a receiver group that's considered one of the worst in the league, and Cousins isn't exactly known for his mobility. Miami's offense isn't exactly lighting the world on fire either, with a coach in change and some uncertainty I receiver. People are looking at this and wondering how the Raiders, who had the number one overall pick, can be favored against a team that's expected to be. Pretty bad. It feels a little wild to think Cousins in that receiver corps can pull off a win by more than a field goal in this league. The total for the game is set at 40 and a half. Given the offensive struggles on both sides and Miami's new defensive minded coach, Jeff

1:01Hathley, it's looking like a lower scoring affair. Expect them to try and establish the run early. So, the early lean is towards the dolphins covering that three and a half points spread and the game going under the total of 40 and a half. It's definitely a match up to keep an eye on for week one. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.