Aidan O'Connell

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract this offseason, yet 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell is the early favorite to handle QB1 duties in 2024, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "Aidan's earned the right to go out there and earn the first snap," Pierce said. "What he's done this offseason -- changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise. He's not worried about anything. I'm excited." O'Connell... [Read More]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB LeaguesROSTERED IN: 5% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Just like last season, the Raiders have benched their starting QB down the stretch, but only this time, they actually have a long-term plan for what they'll do in the future. Aidan O'Connell is 25 and has the chance to solidify himself as the Raiders' QB1 in 2024.Ever since replacing Jimmy Garoppolo as the full-time starter, O'Connell has thrown seven touchdowns and five interceptions in six games. He's wildly inconsistent, but ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell had a two-game win streak coming into this contest. O'Connell completed 24 passes on 41 attempts (59%) for 271 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The rookie quarterback had some issues against the Dolphins, throwing three interceptions, but he found Davante Adams for a 46-yard touchdown in this contest. O'Connell came close to tying this game late, but the Raiders ultimately fell short. The Raiders have a Week 12 ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed 16 passes on 27 attempts (59%) for 153 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 win against the New York Jets. The rookie quarterback had some issues against the Jets while throwing an interception, but he was able to move the ball in this contest. O'Connell found fellow rookie tight end Michael Mayer in the end zone for the game's lone touchdown to take the lead in this contest. Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce has changed the ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed 16 passes on 25 attempts (64%) for 209 yards in the Week 9 win against the New York Giants. The rookie quarterback had no issues dissecting the Giants defense en route to a blowout victory. O'Connell protected the ball but failed to score a touchdown in the contest. The Raiders new-look offense appeared to take a step in the right direction after firing their head coach, offensive coordinator, and general manager. Fantasy managers ... [Read More]