The Las Vegas Raiders started the preseason off with a bang last Sunday. They performed well in joint practice sessions and capped it off by beating the San Francisco 49ers 34-7.
On a day when most of the starters didn’t dress, it allowed a chance for young players to shine. One of those players was Aidan O’Connell, who put together a stellar performance. After impressing the coaching staff in camp, O’Connell displayed why he was underrated out of Purdue.
He completed 15 out of 18 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. The incompletions were two drops and a throwaway.