O’Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars
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O’Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Raiders owner Mark Davis made the rounds Sunday to congratulate the players as music blared inside the locker room. Aidan O’Connell returned from an injury and passed for 257 yards, and the Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “The vibes are way better.” The Raiders, whose skid was the longest active streak in the NFL, won for the first time since beating the Cleveland Browns 20-16 on Sept. 29. To not have it for 10 weeks in a row is tough.” Bowers caught 11 passes for 99 yards, leaving him 10 yards away from breaking Mike Ditka’s 63-year-old NFL rookie record for tight ends. Jacksonville’s Brian Thomas Jr. caught nine passes for 132 yards and a touchdown, giving him 73 catches this season and breaking the rookie club record of 64 set by Justin Blackmon in 2012.

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Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game
1 week, 4 days ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who injured his left knee in Sunday’s loss at Tampa Bay, went through a walkthrough practice Wednesday and hopes to play against Atlanta. “I can obviously walk and move around and just obviously doing some stuff in the water, but trying to get on the field and move around today, which I did,” …

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s knee injury may not be as serious as it looked
1 week, 6 days ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s knee injury may not be as serious as it looked

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Desmond Ridder might not be able to face his old team after all, except by watching the Falcons from the sideline. When Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off with his left knee in an air cast in Sunday’s 28-13 loss at Tampa Bay, it looked like he might miss the rest of the season. While that …

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell carted off with knee injury vs. Bucs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell carted off with knee injury vs. Bucs

New York Times  

By Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and RJ Kraft Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field Sunday after suffering a knee injury late in the third quarter of Las Vegas’ 28-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. GO DEEPER Buccaneers take NFC South lead with 28-13 win over Raiders: Takeaways Bucs defensive lineman Calijah Kancey shoved O’Connell from behind …

Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell shows he might have something to say about team’s QB plans
3 weeks ago

Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell shows he might have something to say about team’s QB plans

New York Times  

Since going down with a broken thumb in Week 7, Aidan O’Connell had to watch his team lose five straight games from the sideline. “It was a great game except for the last play.” GO DEEPER Raiders ask NFL to review final play of loss vs. Chiefs The 2-10 Raiders had rallied from a 16-3 deficit to take a 17-16 …

Aidan O’Connell shows in loss to Chiefs that he is the Raiders’ QB for the rest of season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Aidan O’Connell shows in loss to Chiefs that he is the Raiders’ QB for the rest of season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Aidan O’Connell might not be Mr. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.” O’Connell’s performance would’ve shined even more if not for the Raiders’ final offensive play. The plan was for O’Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run …

Raiders will start O’Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Raiders will start O’Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival and two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, saying O’Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. …

Raiders’ Brock Bowers having a historic rookie season despite team’s struggles
1 month ago

Raiders’ Brock Bowers having a historic rookie season despite team’s struggles

New York Times  

Nev. — Brock Bowers is a man of few words. “I’ve always got something to prove.” Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel knew Bowers was capable of making this type of impact the first time he watched his college film. “He’s probably the best tight end I’ve ever evaluated coming out of college,” Steckel said Tuesday. “ tremendous talent.” GO …

Najee Harris, Steelers run over Raiders in Las Vegas: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week ago

Najee Harris, Steelers run over Raiders in Las Vegas: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Bears beat Jaguars in London, channel, highlights, analysis, stats By Mike DeFabo, Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and Chris Licata Justin Fields, Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised through Las Vegas on Sunday on the way to their fourth win of the season, securing a 32-13 road victory over the reeling Raiders. — …

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew
2 months, 1 week ago

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, now the full-time Las Vegas coach, is turning again to O’Connell as the Raiders reach a critical part of their season while benching Gardner Minshew with the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting on Sunday. …

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field
3 months ago

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field

China Daily  

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an NFL match on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. "I could tell when he first showed up," said wide receiver Davante Adams, who was part of a panel of veterans who spoke to the rookies when they first arrived in …

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field
3 months ago

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field

China Daily  

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an NFL match on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. "I could tell when he first showed up," said wide receiver Davante Adams, who was part of a panel of veterans who spoke to the rookies when they first arrived in …

Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys
4 months, 1 week ago

Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders’ quarterback battle between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew has been even and coach Antonio Pierce is ready for the competition to end. “We’ve got to get ready to play football,” Pierce said. We’ll have two games in to evaluate.” He said he hasn’t determined which quarterback will start, but like in Saturday’s 24-23 preseason loss …

Vikings’ McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings’ McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Saturday. Minnesota’s latest attempt at stabilizing the kicker position, the sixth-round pick Reichard, had his first …

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota

Associated Press  

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its preseason at Minnesota. Pierce said a decision will be made later this week whether incumbent Aidan O’Connell or free agent signee Gardner Minshew would start, but each player will receive a quarter’s worth of action. Pierce has …

Why the Raiders bucked bigger needs and added dynamic tight end Brock Bowers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Raiders bucked bigger needs and added dynamic tight end Brock Bowers

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t take Phillip Buchanan, Fabian Washington, JaMarcus Russell, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Rolando McClain, D.J. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft “We’re looking to add more playmakers to the offense, and they …

Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Fighting to be his team’s starting quarterback isn’t new for Aidan O’Connell. “There hasn’t been a lot of years I’ve been the unquestioned starter going in, so I’m used to competing,” O’Connell said Thursday at a promotional event for the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. Then last year, the Raiders drafted O’Connell in the …

Raiders owner Mark Davis has decisions to make on coach and general manager positions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders owner Mark Davis has decisions to make on coach and general manager positions

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — With the Raiders’ season over, all eyes turn to owner Mark Davis and whether he will overhaul the franchise over the next several weeks or keep the key leadership pieces in place. Moving on the general manager’s job first indicates Davis would like to get that position settled so the person has a say in who becomes …

Raiders use 2 defensive touchdowns for 20-14 win over Chiefs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders use 2 defensive touchdowns for 20-14 win over Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Las Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 of the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and the resurgent Raiders held off the sloppy Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 on Monday to keep their slim postseason hopes alive. Big defensive tackle Bilal Nichols returned a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown, and Jack Jones took …

Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 victory on Christmas Day
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 victory on Christmas Day

Associated Press  

— The smell of the victory cigars wafted down the tunnel beneath Arrowhead Stadium, straight from the Las Vegas Raiders in the celebratory visiting locker room to the despondent home locker room of the Kansas City Chiefs. Taking advantage of two defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, and riding an aggressive mindset that shut down Patrick Mahomes and the …

Raiders torch Chargers 63-21 as Aidan O’Connell tosses 4 TD passes: Is this the end for Brandon Staley?
1 year ago

Raiders torch Chargers 63-21 as Aidan O’Connell tosses 4 TD passes: Is this the end for Brandon Staley?

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur Coming into their “Thursday Night Football” matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Las Vegas Raiders hadn’t scored a touchdown in their last 19 offensive possessions — a streak that dated back to Week 12. Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had four touchdown passes — doubling his season total in just a half. …

Raiders can’t overcome Aidan O’Connell’s 3 interceptions in loss to Dolphins
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders can’t overcome Aidan O’Connell’s 3 interceptions in loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Well, it was a great two weeks. Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw three interceptions — all in the second half — as the Raiders could not reward their defense for keeping them in the game. “You’re talking about a game of inches, maybe a yard or two on some throws that are explosives for us, and …

Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The smell of cigar smoke wafted beyond the locker room door, and there was no doubt the Raiders were at long last enjoying themselves. Several players lit up after Las Vegas’ 30-6 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, the latest sign that times have indeed changed following a week of major upheaval. Josh Jacobs rushed …

Raiders bench Jimmy Garoppolo for rookie Aidan O’Connell: Why is Vegas making a change?
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders bench Jimmy Garoppolo for rookie Aidan O’Connell: Why is Vegas making a change?

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and Larry Holder The Las Vegas Raiders announced they will start quarterback Aidan O’Connell in their Week 9 game against the New York Giants. One big misstep by McDaniels and Ziegler was their decision to go with Hoyer, the 37-year-old former Patriots backup, over O’Connell in Week 7 against the Bears, when Garoppolo …

Tafur: The quarterback doesn’t matter for the Raiders as similar losses pile up
1 year, 2 months ago

Tafur: The quarterback doesn’t matter for the Raiders as similar losses pile up

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Packers vs. And the Las Vegas Raiders coach ultimately went with rookie Aidan O’Connell over veteran Brian Hoyer on Sunday after Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out with a concussion. Maxx Crosby, Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams carried the Raiders to another close loss Sunday in O’Connell’s debut. But you …

Rookie Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell faces steep learning curve in debut loss vs. Chargers
1 year, 2 months ago

Rookie Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell faces steep learning curve in debut loss vs. Chargers

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Packers vs. He kept believing in himself and started to make plays when it mattered.” After the Raiders defense forced a turnover on downs at the Chargers’ 34-yard line on the ensuing possession, O’Connell’s hot streak continued. “This was different,” McDaniels continued, “so had an opportunity to take reps …

Raiders rookie Aidan O’Connell to make NFL debut with Jimmy Garoppolo out: Source
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders rookie Aidan O’Connell to make NFL debut with Jimmy Garoppolo out: Source

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders will start rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, a team source confirmed. He took numerous big hits during the game, and coach Josh McDaniels said the reason for him being placed in the protocol could’ve been an accumulation of blows rather than one major hit. The former San Francisco 49ers and …

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover

New York Times  

Hopefully, the football gods aren’t busy Sunday. “It’s very frustrating,” cornerback Nate Hobbs said Sunday, “but the football gods, they’re going to repay you. Because good things come to teams that … “Always trust the process,” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said Tuesday of what his defense can do until that wave comes. “The one thing for Tyree,” Graham said, “ …

Raiders rookie QB Aidan O’Connell hopes his NFL story is just beginning
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders rookie QB Aidan O’Connell hopes his NFL story is just beginning

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The idea of a walk-on at Purdue slowly rising to become a starting quarterback is enough of a long shot. That’s Aidan O’Connell’s story so far, one the Las Vegas Raiders rookie hopes won’t end any time soon. “I think you have to have a proper balance of reflection and also understanding I’m trying to play more …

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Derek Carr was the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback for the past nine seasons. “It was the number that was given to me,” O’Connell said Wednesday. He’s got a plan, and that usually bodes well for you in terms of improving.” Throughout the first 11 practices of training camp, however, carrying that over to the field has eluded …

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