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Raiders vs. Dolphins Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Miami Dolphins in South Beach. The Raiders will try to snap their five-game losing streak.

Michael Canelo

Sep 20, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A general view of the Miami Dolphins logo painted on the field at Hard Rock Stadium prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A general view of the Miami Dolphins logo painted on the field at Hard Rock Stadium prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
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MIAMI, Flor. -- The Las Vegas Raiders are fresh off their bye week. The Raiders head to Miami on a five-game losing streak. The Raiders offense has new life as interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner took over playing calling duties.

Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give -up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.

The Raiders are looking to pull off the upset win. The Raiders cannot continue to beat themselves and turnover the ball on offense.

The Raiders have one of the worst rushing offenses in the NFL. It is going to be interesting to see if any scheme changes improve the run game. Count on Turner to make that adjustment.

The Raiders lead the all-time series against the Dolphins 21-20-1. These teams faced off last year. The Dolphins won that contest, in a battle 20-13. If Sunday's game comes close to last year's matchup, it is going to be another defensive battle.

The Raiders biggest concern is how will they stop the Dolphins' speedy, high-powered offense. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does a good job of getting the ball into his player makers hands.

“I mean, sharp, getting the ball out, protecting himself, smart,” Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said. “You can see he's a fighter man, ultimate respect for what he's been able to overcome this season. You can tell he's a leader."

“You can tell he wants to be there for his team, and his team responds really well when he's obviously in the game. But the quick delivery, the understanding of the offense, I mean, when it's flowing like it was last week on Monday Night Football, it's scary to watch."

A lot has gone wrong for the Raiders this season, but the team has not pointed fingers or gave up on the season.

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENTALY: Unnecessary roughness on Raiders.

SACK: Tyree Wilson with the sack.

PENALTY: Defensive Holding on Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Dolphins 1-yard passing touchdown. Dolphins lead 7-0.

PENALTY: Running into the kicker by the Dolphins.

PENALTY: Defensive holding on the Dolphins.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Daniel Carlson makes 27-yard FG. Dolphins lead 7-3.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

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START OF SECOND QUARTER

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their first timeout of the half.

SACK: Adam Butler with the sack for Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Dolphins 31-yard FG. Dolphins lead 10-3.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

TIMEOUT: Dolphins take their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Dolphins take their second timeout of the half.

SACK: Dolphins with the sack.

TIMEOUT: Dolphins take their final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Daniel Carlson makes 22-yard FG. Dolphins lead 10-6.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their second timeout of the half.

END OF THE FIRST HALF: Dolphins lead, 10-6.

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The first half was a battle on both sides of the ball. The defenses did not break and held each other to field goals after the Dolphins opening drive touchdown. The Raiders cleaned up the self-inflicted mistakes. The good thing for the Raiders is the offense is showing up. Have to keep up the creative offense in the second half.

START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

SACK: Dolphins with the sack.

PENALTY: Holding on the Dolphins.

PENALTY: Offensive Holding on the Dolphins.

SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Dolphins 8-yard passing touchdown. Dolphins lead 17-6.

PENALTY: False start on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Brock Bowers 23-yard receiving touchdown. 2-pt conversion is no good. Dolphins lead 17-12.

PENALTY: Raiders kick-off did not reach the kicking zone.

PENALTY: Neutral Zone infraction on Raiders

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

PENALTY: Offensive Holding on Dolphins.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Dolphins 3-yard rushing touchdown. Dolphins lead 24-12.

PENALTY: Offensive pass interference on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Offsides on the Dolphins.

SCORING UPDATE No. 8: Raiders Ameer Abdullah 10-yard receiving touchdown. Dolphins lead 24-19.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Defensive pass interference.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their second timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 9: Dolphins 57-yard passing touchdown. Dolphins lead 31-19.

TURNOVER: Gardner Minshew II throws interception.

TIMEOUT: Raiders take their final timeout of the half.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

SCORING UPDATE: No. 10: Dolphins makes 46-yard FG. Dolphins lead 34-19.

FINAL: Dolphins defeat the Raiders 34-19.

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