Out the gate fast
Aidan O'Connell drew the start at quarterback and got the offense down the field with ease.
On the first drive of the game, he went 7-of-9 for 76 yards. His top targets were Jakobi Meyers and first-rounder Brock Bowers, who combined totaled six of the QB's seven completions. The drive resulted in a 31-yard field goal from Daniel Carlson that put the Silver and Black on the scoreboard first.
Jumpin' Jack
Jack Jones has been a ballhawk since arriving to Las Vegas, and things haven't changed in the start of the preseason.
The third-year cornerback came away with an interception in the second quarter, leaping up to make a play on a floating ball near the sideline. Jones can thank the front seven for helping him secure the turnover, as Vikings' first-round quarterback JJ McCarthy was under heavy pressure on the run from Divine Deablo, Janarius Robinson and Tyree Wilson on a blitz.
15 to 19 for the score
Following the success O'Connell had on his first drive, Gardner Minshew II came in on the second drive and stayed at QB to finish out the half.
On his first drive in the second quarter, the Pro Bowler moved the ball down the field with a 29-yard completion to Tre Tucker and a seven-yard rush to convert on third down. The drive ended with a play-action rollout, hitting DJ Turner in stride for a 20-yard touchdown.
A special preseason play
One of the most exciting plays of the first-half came on special teams.
Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard lined up for a 36-yard field goal with the hope of narrowing the team's deficit to seven points. Raiders UDFA defensive lineman TJ Franklin leaped up to block the field goal attempt and former Nebraska safety Phalen Sanford caught the block, sprinting 42 yards up the field.
The turnover resulted in an impressive 56-yard field goal from Carlson, making it 20-7 at the half.
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Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) and tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) and tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) makes a 20-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates after making a 20-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates after making a 20-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) celebrates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) celebrates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) celebrates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback M.J. Devonshire (26) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) and safety Trey Taylor (37) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Corey Luciano (63) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) and defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister (32) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end John Samuel Shenker (86) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jalen McKenzie (54) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) and quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ja'Quan Sheppard (46) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) and defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) and center Will Putnam (67) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Clark Barrington (64) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Noah Shannon (62) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) and defensive end Amari Gainer (53) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) and cornerback M.J. Devonshire (26) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) and cornerback M.J. Devonshire (26) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister (32) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rayshad Williams (36) and cornerback Woo Governor (44) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (55) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
