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Aidan O'Connell Shows Promise In Raiders' Preseason Battle Against Cowboys.

Published: Aug 18, 2024 at 02:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's performance in the Raiders' preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday offered a bit of everything. He completed 14 of 20 passes for 96 yards, throwing both a touchdown and an interception. While his stats closely mirrored Gardner Minshew II's, what stood out was O'Connell's key touchdown pass to Harrison Bryant, showcasing his potential to make plays in critical moments. On the flip side, the pick-six he threw exposed some areas that still need tightening up. With the quarterback competition wide open in Las Vegas, O'Connell's showing indicates he's a contender. However, the inconsistency he displayed could be a red flag for fantasy managers, considering the Raiders' QB situation. As the preseason continues, O'Connell's ability to iron out these wrinkles will be crucial to his chances of securing the starting role, and for fantasy managers, it's a situation worth monitoring closely.
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