Fantasy Player Profile Aidan O'Connell
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Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
1 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
2 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
3 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
4 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
5 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
6 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
7 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
8 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
9 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
11 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
12 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
13 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
14 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
15 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
16 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
17 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
18 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Early leader in competition
Coach Antonio Pierce said O'Connell will take the first snap over Gardner Minshew in the Raiders' upcoming quarterback competition, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pierce praised O'Connell's work so far this offseason, mentioning how he's "changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise." He did also talk up Minshew and make it clear that Las Vegas considers the starting role up for grabs, saying a quarterback competition is good for motivation across the roster. O'Connell led the Raiders to a 5-5 record as a rookie last season, and this offseason, he'll work to take a step forward and build increased chemistry with…read more
Published: Fri, May 10 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains set for QB battle
O'Connell remains in position to compete with Gardner Minshew for the starting job this offseason, after the Raiders refrained from selecting a rookie quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, Mark Anderson of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Las Vegas was an oft-theorized candidate to add a QB in April's draft, but six signal-callers ultimately went off the board before the team's first-round selection at No. 13 overall, which became playmaking tight end Brock Bowers. The team invested second- and third-round selections in offensive linemen Jackson Powers-Johnson and Delmar Glaze, putting whoever wins the 2024 starting gig in a better position for success. O'Connell completed 213 of 343 pass attempts for 2,218 yards, 12 touchdowns…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 29 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets competition for starting gig
O'Connell (finger) looks set to compete with Gardner Minshew, whom the Raiders plan to ink to a two-year, $25 million deal, for the starting quarterback job, Tashan Reed, Larry Holder and Jeff Howe of The Athletic report.
Analysis: O'Connell put together a solid rookie campaign for a fourth-round pick across 11 regular-season appearances (10 starts), completing 213 of 343 pass attempts for 2,218 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Minshew is an established veteran and represents real competition for O'Connell, having thrown for 3,305 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and nine INTs across 13 starts with Indianapolis last season, but the 2023 draft pick out of Purdue could get a real chance to compete this offseason.…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with win
O'Connell completed 20 of 31 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Broncos. He also rushed four times for one yard.
Analysis: O'Connell found Davante Adams from three yards and Jakobi Meyers from 33 yards on his pair of touchdown passes. The fourth-round rookie had a respectable introductory NFL campaign, completing 213 of 343 attempts for 2,218 yards and 12 touchdowns versus seven interceptions while starting in nine of 11 appearances. However, it will be surprising if the Raiders don't add a quarterback this offseason, leaving O'Connell's outlook for the 2024 campaign to be determined.
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Strong showing in Sunday's loss
O'Connell completed 30 of 47 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: He added three rushing yards on two carries. O'Connell came just short of his first career 300-yard performance and tossed multiple TDs for the second time in three games, a stretch in which he has a 6:0 TD:INT. The Raiders were eliminated from postseason contention with Sunday's loss, but the team has little reason to rest its rookie quarterback for a Week 18 clash with the Broncos.
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Little output in Monday's win
O'Connell completed nine of 21 passes for 62 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and also rushed four times for minus-4 yards during Monday's 20-14 victory at Kansas City.
Analysis: O'Connell didn't outduel Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes by any means, but the former also didn't commit a turnover and kept feeding the ball to running back Zamir White, who earned another spot start for Josh Jacobs (quadriceps/illness) and racked up 22 carries for 145 yards. O'Connell benefitted from his defense scoring two defensive touchdowns on back-to-back Kansas City offensive plays late in the second quarter, and the Raiders offense did just enough to outlast the home team. Monday's…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Four-touchdown night in win
O'Connell completed 20 of 34 passes for 248 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Raiders' 63-21 win over the Chargers on Thursday night.
Analysis: O'Connell was thought to be in danger of potentially losing his job coming into Thursday, considering interim head coach Antonio Pierce declined to confirm his starter all week. However, the rookie bought himself another game, to say the least, racking up a new career high in touchdown passes while connecting with Tre Tucker (30 yards), Jakobi Meyers (22 yards), Michael Mayer (11 yards) and Tre Tucker (20 yards) in the first half. O'Connell didn't have to do much in the second half, and he'll…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to remain starter Thursday
O'Connell is expected to remain the Raiders' starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Chargers, even though interim head coach Antonio Pierce has been non-committal on a Week 15 starter, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Some had speculated that the Raiders might turn the starting job back over to veteran Jimmy Garoppolo after O'Connell threw an interception and averaged a season-low 5.3 yards per attempt in the Raiders' 3-0 loss to the Vikings on Sunday, but the rookie fourth-round pick looks like he'll get at least one more opportunity to keep his job. Over his first seven NFL appearances (six starts), O'Connell has completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 6.5 YPA and a 4:7 TD:INT.
Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in shutout loss
O'Connell completed 21 of 32 passes for 171 yards with an interception in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: In the NFL's lowest-scoring game since 2007, O'Connell struggled to get the Raiders past midfield most of the afternoon, and the team's one trip to the red zone ended on a Hunter Renfrow fumble. It's the first time since Week 9 that the rookie quarterback has failed to throw a touchdown, but O'Connell's 3:5 TD:INT since taking over as Las Vegas' starter illustrates his struggles. The Raiders' passing game gets a better matchup in Week 15 against the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 7:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays well in defeat
O'Connell completed 23 of 33 pass attempts for 248 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers or rushing attempts in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: O'Connell cleaned up his play after throwing three interceptions in last week's loss to Miami, completing 69 percent of his passes with no turnovers against the Chiefs on Sunday. While the rookie signal-caller suffered another loss, he appears to be getting more comfortable under center after taking over for Jimmy Garoppolo back in Week 9. O'Connell's low upside and lack of rushing stats keeps him out of the fantasy picture in most leagues, but he has kept Las Vegas' offense respectable through…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive yardage total in loss
O'Connell completed 24 of 41 passes for 271 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions and rushed once for three yards in the Raiders' 20-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed once for three yards.
Analysis: The trio of turnovers are obviously a big blemish, but O'Connell did help keep the Raiders within striking distance despite his mistakes and posted a career-high passing yardage total in the process. The rookie's final pick of the day came at the Dolphins six-yard line on a deep ball intended for Tre Tucker, snuffing out Las Vegas' last chance to tie. Despite the stumbles, O'Connell is gaining valuable experience and making progress, but he faces a particularly difficult matchup against the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes up clutch on SNF
O'Connell completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 153 yards, one touchdown and one interception while gaining three yards on two rushing attempts in Sunday's 16-12 win over the Jets.
Analysis: O'Connell was hovering around a 50 percent completion rate with an interception thrown before dialing it in and throwing the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. The rookie signal-caller still finished with a pedestrian fantasy line despite helping earn his team its second win in his second start in place of the benched Jimmy Garoppolo. O'Connell's physical skill set doesn't project to generate big passing numbers in the Raiders' recent run-heavy offense, so the rookie…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 9:33pm by Rotowire.com
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No mistakes in win Sunday
O'Connell completed 16 of 25 pass attempts for 209 yards with no touchdowns, turnovers or rushing attempts in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Giants.
Analysis: O'Connell started his second game this season after interim head coach Antonio Pierce shook up the QB depth chart and demoted Jimmy Garoppolo this week. The rookie wasn't directly involved in any of Las Vegas' three trips to the end zone, but he didn't cause any turnovers and was accurate when asked to extend drives. O'Connell figures to have earned another start against the Jets next Sunday following this week's crooked score, but he doesn't yet carry enough upside to be considered outside of…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 7:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially named starter
Interim head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed Wednesday that O'Connell has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback going forward, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports. "We just feel like he gives us the best chance," Pierce said of O'Connell.
Analysis: The rookie's promotion to the top of the depth chart sends struggling veteran Jimmy Garoppolo into a backup role. In two appearances (one start) this season, O'Connell has accounted from three yards and a touchdown on the ground and has completed 34 of his 52 passing attempts for 313 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Now that he's been installed as Las Vegas' starter, the 2023 fourth-round picks profiles as a lineup option in deeper leagues or in formats that start two quarterbacks or…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to become starter
The Raiders plan to move forward with O'Connell as their starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Las Vegas appears set to make a change at quarterback after the team announced major staff changes earlier Wednesday, when head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler were fired from their positions. With the 3-5 Raiders sitting on the periphery of the AFC playoff picture, O'Connell, a rookie fourth-round pick out of Purdue, looks as though he'll get an extended evaluation in place of Jimmy Garoppolo, who struggled in Las Vegas' Week 8 loss to the Lions and has thrown a…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward Week 9 start
The Raiders are "leaning toward" having O'Connell start Sunday's game against the Giants, a source tells Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Analysis: Bonsignore's report was published just over an hour after the Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler earlier Wednesday. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce will likely meet with the media later Wednesday to clarify the Raiders' plans at quarterback moving forward, but with Las Vegas sitting on a 3-5 record and not shaping up as a playoff contender, the team may be inclined to evaluate the rookie O'Connell rather than sticking with struggling veteran Jimmy…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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Tosses TD in garbage time
O'Connell completed 10 of 13 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Brian Hoyer got the start in Week 7 with Jimmy Garoppolo (back) unavailable but produced almost no offense, so O'Connell took over late in the fourth quarter with the Raiders in a 30-6 hole and proceeded to get picked off on his first drive. The rookie QB redeemed himself on Las Vegas' final possession, finding Jakobi Meyers for a nine-yard score. Garoppolo is expected back in Week 8 against the Lions, but O'Connell could return to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart after Hoyer's poor showing.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely backing up Hoyer on Sunday
O'Connell is in line to serve as Brian Hoyer's backup this Sunday at Chicago with Jimmy Garoppolo (back) ruled out for the Week 7 contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: O'Connell previously got the nod for Garoppolo when the latter missed Week 4 due to a concussion, completing 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, rushing three times for three yards and a TD and fumbling three times (two lost). With Garoppolo now sidelined due to a back injury, Hoyer will get the first chance to step in after leading the Raiders to a 19-17 win against the Patriots this past Sunday. In the end, though, O'Connell is just one play away from seeing his…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 20 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Monday
O'Connell is inactive for Monday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: With Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) sidelined in Week 4, O'Connell drew the start in the Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Chargers. Now that Garoppolo is back in action, O'Connell will resume a reserve role, while Brian Hoyer is slated to serve as the team's No. 2 QB on Monday.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Key mistakes in debut
O'Connell completed 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Chargers. He added three rushes for three yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: O'Connell drew his first NFL start with Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) sidelined. As could be expected, he had an uneven performance. Positively, he completed a pair of passes of more than 20 yards, and he also found the end zone for the first time in his career on a quarterback sneak late in the first quarter. However, he also made a lot of mistakes, as he took seven sacks, lost a fumble and also threw an interception from the Chargers' three-yard line on what could have been a game-tying drive…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to draw first start
O'Connell is expected to start Sunday's matchup against the Chargers with Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) ruled out, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In somewhat of a surprise, O'Connell, a rookie fourth-round pick out of Purdue is set to get the starting nod over an established veteran with ample NFL experience in Brian Hoyer, who had been active as Garoppolo's top backup through the first three games of the season. Though he'll be making his regular-season debut Sunday, O'Connell was one of the top-performing quarterbacks in the preseason, as he completed 43 of 62 pass attempts (69.3 percent) for 482 yards, three touchdowns and no…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 1:34am by Rotowire.com
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Serving as emergency QB
O'Connell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, but he'll dress and serve as the Raiders' emergency quarterback.
Analysis: A rookie fourth-round pick, O'Connell shined during preseason action, but he's still behind veterans Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer on the depth chart. O'Connell doesn't count against the 53-man roster, but he's eligible to play if both Garoppolo and Hoyer are forced out of the contest.
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Wraps up excellent preseason
O'Connell completed 17 of 26 passes for 178 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 31-16 preseason loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: O'Connell played the first three quarters of the matchup and wrapped up the first preseason of his professional career. Overall, he completed 43 of 62 passes for 482 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions across three games. O'Connell may enter the season as the Raiders' third quarterback, but he should have a chance to pass Brian Hoyer at some point.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 9:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive preseason debut
O'Connell completed 15 of 18 pass attempts for 141 yards, one touchdown and no turnovers in Sunday's 34-7 preseason win over San Francisco.
Analysis: O'Connell got the starting nod with the veterans atop Las Vegas' QB depth chart -- Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer -- sitting out this exhibition game. The fourth-round selection did not look like a rookie in a tough matchup, albeit against the 49ers' B-squad of defenders. The 25-year-old played four years at Purdue, so he has more seasoning than most rookie quarterbacks. O'Connell should get plenty of run in the Raiders' next preseason tilt against the Rams on Saturday.
Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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- Aidan O'Connell's top plays | 2023 seasonMon, Jan 8 at 1:08pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's top plays of the 2023 season.
- Meyers is wide open for 33-yard touchdown grab from O’ConnellSun, Jan 7 at 3:57pm
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is wide open for a 33-yard touchdown grab from Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell.
- O’Connell threads ball to Meyers between three defendersSun, Jan 7 at 3:53pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threads the ball to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers between three Denver Broncos defenders.
- O'Connell reverses into a different area code before TD pass to AdamsSun, Jan 7 at 3:02pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell reverses into a different area code before touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams.
- O’Connell LAUNCHES pass to Tucker for a 47-yard gainSun, Jan 7 at 3:01pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell launches pass to rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker for a huge 47-yard gain against the Denver Broncos.
- O’Connell finds Tucker for 20-yard pickupSun, Dec 31 at 1:03pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell finds rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker for a 20-yard pickup against the Indianapolis Colts.
- O'Connell locates Tucker on fourth-and-10 for key 16-yard pickupSun, Dec 31 at 12:44pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell throws to wide receiver Tre Tucker for a huge fourth down conversion against the Indianapolis Colts.
- O’Connell rockets a pass to Meyers over the middle for 13 yardsSun, Dec 31 at 12:42pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell rockets a pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers over the middle for 13 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Reporting live from the 2024 NFL Draft ahead of Day 2, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport forecasts Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback future and whether they could take a quarterback in the second round or beyond of the draft.
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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports on the latest news from Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce decision at quarterback ahead of the 2024 NFL season and future.
- Aidan O'Connell's top plays | 2023 seasonMon, Jan 8 at 1:08pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's top plays of the 2023 season.
- Meyers is wide open for 33-yard touchdown grab from O’ConnellSun, Jan 7 at 3:57pm
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is wide open for a 33-yard touchdown grab from Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell.
- O’Connell threads ball to Meyers between three defendersSun, Jan 7 at 3:53pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threads the ball to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers between three Denver Broncos defenders.
- O'Connell reverses into a different area code before TD pass to AdamsSun, Jan 7 at 3:02pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell reverses into a different area code before touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams.
- O’Connell LAUNCHES pass to Tucker for a 47-yard gainSun, Jan 7 at 3:01pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell launches pass to rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker for a huge 47-yard gain against the Denver Broncos.
- O’Connell finds Tucker for 20-yard pickupSun, Dec 31 at 1:03pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell finds rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker for a 20-yard pickup against the Indianapolis Colts.
- O'Connell locates Tucker on fourth-and-10 for key 16-yard pickupSun, Dec 31 at 12:44pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell throws to wide receiver Tre Tucker for a huge fourth down conversion against the Indianapolis Colts.
- O’Connell rockets a pass to Meyers over the middle for 13 yardsSun, Dec 31 at 12:42pm
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell rockets a pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers over the middle for 13 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.