Big Play Tre
Tre Tucker had turned in an outstanding performance even before the second quarter hit.
With Gardner Minshew II in at quarterback, the two connected on three passes for 66 yards, including a long 48-yard bomb on a play-action pass. The stats don't tell the whole story either. The difficulty of Tucker's catches were impressive. Two of the receptions he hauled in were contested, getting his hands underneath the ball before it hit the ground.
He's also been just as impressive on special teams with a 43-yard punt return in the second quarter.
Fast start from the defense
The Raiders' first-team defense played the entirety of the first quarter and a few stayed on into the second quarter, with a clear chemistry brewing on the field.
They held the Cowboys offense to three points through the first quarter and limited them to 1-of-5 on third-down to start the game. Jack Jones, coming off an interception last Saturday against the Vikings, leads the team with two pass deflections and six total tackles against the Cowboys through the first half.
Another special play from No. 19
The Silver and Black have made it two straight preseason games with electric plays on special teams.
A blocked field goal by TJ Franklin last Saturday was followed up by some punt return action. Cowboys receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper was running downhill when he was tripped up by Ameer Abdullah as the gunner. With the tackle, the ball slipped out of Moreno-Cropper's hands and DJ Turner was in perfect position to fall on the ball for the recovery.
It's another big play to add to Turner's 2024 preseason, having scored a 20-yard touchdown reception in Minnesota.
View photos from the Raiders' preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 29-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 29-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) and safety Chris Smith II (29) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end John Samuel Shenker (86) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) and offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Terrell Bynum (34) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Terrell Bynum (34) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (33) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback M.J. Devonshire (26) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
