Week 1 · 2026–27 season
Raiders
W 27-13 vs Dolphins · Sep 13, 2026
Misery Index · Euphoric
Raiders fans alone atop the AFC West after Week 1, already fitting Kubiak for another ring.
The emotional rollercoaster
Fan misery across the game window. Up is worse. ● biggest swings
What happened
K.Cousins to J.Bech on a 15-yard TD in the first quarter set the tone, and the defense turned the deep-left interception attempt into the only real momentum wobble worth noting. M.Willis kept Miami interesting with his legs, but a 14-point margin at home, first place in the AFC West alone, and a blacked-out stadium is the kind of Week 1 this fanbase has earned the right to actually enjoy. The Chargers will tell the truth soon enough.
What fans said
“It won’t be tomorrow and it won’t be easy, but Kubiak gonna get another SB ring with the Raiders”
u/StoryOutWest▲ 335hope
“Kyle Brandt a real nigga! #RaiderNation”
@3THWENT♥ 1.2kjoy
“We are all alone in first place in the AFC West.”
u/ineedamathclass▲ 287pride
“But holy shit is it great to see a competently coached group go out and execute three phases of football.”
u/LiftHeavyFeels▲ 203hope
“Chiefs have an absolutely MASSIVE chance to get ahead on the division tomorrow night with a win.”
@ReidOptionKC♥ 882hopeRival fan
“On to the Chargers!! I want some sweet baby rays on BBQ Chicken!!!”
u/boognish96▲ 132joy
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What fans posted
The memes and clips Raiders fans shared on X and Reddit. ⚡ means it was posted during a big swing.

Acknowledge Him ☝️
u/Doorhandal▲ 1.5ksarcasm
▶ 0:14I'm not surprised! Red Raider Jacob Rodriguez, a 2nd round draft pick of Miami, was the Dolphins leading tackler. 14 tackles with 5 solo! As a rookie, he also wore the green dot and was the Dolphins long snapper today. What an NFL debut. Miami lost to the Raiders 27-13
@pchristy11♥ 2.0kschadenfreude

STOP THE COUNT!!!
u/MeetMeAtMojave▲ 299sarcasm
▶ 0:36Cardinals Won Jets Won And Dolphins got BTA by the Raiders The number 1 pick is ours
@HollywoodxKev♥ 1.4kgallows humor

Mendoza on the sidelines with his helmet on Listening to the play calling
u/Flat-bar222▲ 119sarcasm
▶ 2:16"Vegas will never be a home field" ... #Raidernation Pregame Intro
@Vista_Test2♥ 907pride
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