Week 1 · 2026–27 season

Raiders

W 27-13 vs Dolphins · Sep 13, 2026

8

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

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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 ☝️

    Acknowledge Him ☝️

    u/Doorhandal▲ 1.5ksarcasm

  • I'm not surprised!

Red Raider Jacob Rodriguez, a 2nd round draft pick of Miami, was the Dolphins leading tackler.

14 t▶ 0:14

    I'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!!!

    STOP THE COUNT!!!

    u/MeetMeAtMojave▲ 299sarcasm

  • Cardinals Won 
Jets Won 
And Dolphins got BTA by the Raiders

The number 1 pick is ours▶ 0:36

    Cardinals 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

    Mendoza on the sidelines with his helmet on Listening to the play calling

    u/Flat-bar222▲ 119sarcasm

  • "Vegas will never be a home field" ... #Raidernation  Pregame Intro▶ 2:16

    "Vegas will never be a home field" ... #Raidernation Pregame Intro

    @Vista_Test2♥ 907pride

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