The Las Vegas Raiders fell brief of their second preseason sport of the 12 months to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12.
Crimson zone journeys and turnovers had been the issue of the day for the Raiders.
The Silver and Black went 1-of-4 contained in the crimson zone, which additionally included two failed fourth-down conversions. Whereas the turnover battle was even at one, Aidan O’Connell threw an interception that was returned for a landing by Cowboys’ Kemon Corridor.
Gardner Minshew II and O’Connell each had their shares of highs and lows all through the competition. Whereas Minshew showcased mobility and stable improvisational expertise contained in the pocket, he went 10-of-21 with 95 passing yards. O’Connell, the Raiders’ 2023 fourth-round decide, had a extra correct day, finishing 70 p.c of his throws and a dime within the flat to Harrison Bryant for a landing. Nevertheless, his final throw for the night time was the pick-six to Corridor.
“We’ll take a look at it, we’ll consider,” Head Coach Antonio Pierce stated postgame of the QB battle. “They each had alternatives. Aidan had 20 makes an attempt, Minshew had 21. About as balanced as we may get it. Clearly, you noticed what our plan was tonight, throw the ball round and let these guys showcase what they will do.”
Indicators of optimism shined by within the manufacturing from younger receivers Tre Tucker and DJ Turner. Tucker, the second-year participant from Cincinnati, was the workforce’s main receiver with 66 yards on three catches. Turner reeled in 5 of his six targets for 31 yards. Each additionally contributed on particular groups, combining for 61 yards on punt return.
The Raiders’ preseason finale is subsequent Saturday, August 23, as they host the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers at 7 p.m. PT in Allegiant Stadium.