MIAMI — The Raiders opted to leave a number of starters back in Las Vegas for Saturday’s exhibition game against the Dolphins, among them Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Chandler Jones, Maxx Crosby, Kolton Miller and Hunter Renfrow.

As he has been the case through the first two preseason games, coach Josh McDaniels will use the Dolphins matchup as a chance to assess a handful of key starting and reserve roles while also giving players competing for final roster spots a chance to make their case .

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