Raiders (0-2) at Dolphins (2-0)

Where: Miami When: 10 a.m.

TV/Radio: 5#z/740, 106.9

Spotlight on: Raiders WR Amari Cooper. QB Derek Carr said his communication with Cooper last Sunday, when Cooper caught 10 passes for 116 yards, was the best it has ever been. Cooper has the boost of playing Sunday in his hometown, which he said is “very special.” But the welcome won’t be all warm. Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, a standout through two games, said he expects to shadow Cooper during the game. Their matchup should make for good theater.

Injuries: Raiders — DT P.J. Hall (ankle) is out. CB Nick Nelson (hamstring) is questionable. Dolphins — S Reshad Jones (shoulder) is questionable.

THINGS TO WATCH FOR

 Last year at Miami, Carr connected with Jared Cook eight times for 126 yards. Cook leads all tight ends through two games with 229 receiving yards — largely a product of his nine-catch, 180-yard outing in Week 1. Of Cook’s 13 catches, 10 have gone for first downs. If the Dolphins struggle to cover the big tight end again, Carr might look to exploit the matchup.

 Head coach Jon Gruden described Miami’s offense as a “spread operation” that uses “a lot of running plays with built-in pass options.” QB Ryan Tannehill can hand the ball off, pull it back and throw or run it himself: Tannehill has 12 carries for 48 yards. Those “RPOs” will require the Raiders’ linebackers and secondary to be disciplined and know where the ball is.

 The Raiders’ defense looked gassed in a late two-minute situation last weekend at Denver. This week they’re flying cross-country for a 10 a.m. PDT start in projected high-80s Miami heat and humidity. The Raiders have played better so far in the first half, outscoring opponents 25-10, than the second, being outscored 43-7. If they have a late lead Sunday, can they hold it?