Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs, 20-14, with two defensive TDs on Christmas Day
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AIDAN O'CONNELL #12 - QUARTERBACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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Aidan O'Connell Odds and Prop Bets vs. Chiefs – NFL Week 16 2023
Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Aidan O'Connell when the Raiders clash with the Chiefs during week 16.DECEMBER 24, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
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.
Impact O'Connell was thought to be in danger of potentially losing his job coming into Thursday, considering interim head coach Antonio Pierce declined to name 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 now have some extra time to relish his first career multi-touchdown game before facing off with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on the road in a Week 16 Christmas Day matchup.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers vs. Raiders highlights: Las Vegas gets overwhelming 63-21 win
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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.
Impact 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 carry enough upside to be considered outside of deeper leagues.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Betting action report: Public all in on New York Giants in NFL Week 9; Colorado still bettors' favorite
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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 repor...
Impact 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 have a QB flex spot. A classic pocket passer who didn't show much scrambling ability during his collegiate career at Purdue, O'Connell appears to have a limited fantasy ceiling, though he'll at least have some capable pass-catching weapons to work with in wideouts Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers and running back Josh Jacobs.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders reportedly make Aidan O'Connell starting QB after firing Josh McDaniels
Rookie Aidan O'Connell is expected to start over Jimmy Garoppolo, another big move after the Raiders fired their head coach and GM Tuesday.NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Impact 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 league-high nine interceptions despite playing in only six of Las Vegas' first eight games. O'Connell represents a fantasy option for managers who had rostered Garoppolo or who are otherwise in need of quarterback depth heading into the Week 9 slate.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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 Garoppolo as the team's starter. O'Connell previously drew a start in place of a concussed Garoppolo in Week 4 against the Chargers and also relieved Brian Hoyer for the second half of a Week 7 loss to the Bears. Between those two contests, O'Connell completed 34 of 52 pass attempts (65.4 percent) for 313 yards (6.0 yards per attempt), one touchdown and two interceptions. He also added a score on the ground.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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 Garoppolo as the team's starter. O'Connell previously drew a start Week 4 while Garoppolo was out with a concussion and also relieved Brian Hoyer for the second half of a Week 7 loss to the Bears. Between those two contests, O'Connell completed 34 of 52 pass attempts (65.4 percent) for 313 yards (6.0 yards per attempt), one touchdown and two interceptions. He also added a score on the ground.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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 next game action.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Long-shot Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, predictions, futures bets
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Jimmy Garoppolo’s health, Aidan O’Connell’s upside has Raiders’ QB room looking up
Jimmy Garoppolo has been everything the Raiders expected from a veteran QB, and rookie Aidan O'Connell has been a revelation this preseason.AUGUST 21, 2023
Aidan OConnell with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kristian Wilkerson vs. Los Angeles Rams
AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Aidan O'Connell NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023
See current odds on Aidan O'Connell to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Raiders 4th-rounder Aidan O'Connell was the top rookie QB in preseason Week 1 Raiders 4th-rounder Aidan O’Connell was the top rookie QB in preseason Week 1 in Las Vegas’ win over the 49ers
AUGUST 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
