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ArticleLas Vegas Raiders Week 1: Scouting the Miami Dolphins DefenseSeptember 10, 2026

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From their first preseason game against the Washington Commanders, Hafley and his defensive coordinator, Sean Duggan, have shown the scheme is all about the attempt to disguise coverages, blitz from multiple levels and confuse quarterbacks. Why? If Cousins is protected properly he should absolutely pick them apart.

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Cousins should exploit Dolphins' inexperienced secondary if protected properly.

Kirk Cousins should have a favorable matchup against the Dolphins defense in Week 1. JJ Zachariason notes that the Dolphins' defensive scheme attempts to disguise coverages, blitz from multiple levels, and confuse quarterbacks, but concludes: 'If Cousins is protected properly he should absolutely pick them apart.'