En su primer partido en el Estadio Allegiant desde el 7 de Enero, los Raiders fueron anfitriones de los Vaqueros de Dallas en la semana dos de la pretemporada 2024. Este duelo sirvió como una oportunidad más para el staff de coacheo y directiva de evaluar la batalla por la posición de mariscal de campo titular entre Aidan O'Connell y Gardner Minshew, quienes se enfrentaron a una defensa férrea quien tan solo una semana atrás interceptaron en cuatro ocasiones a los Rams de Los Ángeles.
A diferencia del duelo en Minnesota ante los Vikingos, en esta ocasión Minshew fue el hombre que arrancó el juego con la mayoría de las armas ofensivas titulares sobre el emparrillado, concluyendo con 10 pases completos para 95 yardas en 21 intentos entre el primer y segundo cuarto. O'Connell ingresó al emparrillado restándole diez minutos al segundo parcial y vio actividad hasta el arranque del último cuarto, lanzando 20 pases de los que conectó 14 para 96 yardas, una anotación y una intercepción, la cual fue regresada a las diagonales. Tras el partido, el entrenador en jefe Antonio Pierce dijo en el estadio que en los próximos días determinaría quién sería el titular en esa posición, pero acabaron siendo tan solo poco más de 12 horas las que tardó en hacer el anuncio.
"Gardner Minshew será nuestro mariscal de campo titular en la temporada 2024", dejó saber Pierce durante una conferencia virtual la mañana del domingo. "Yo, Tom Telesco y Luke Getsy lo discutimos esta mañana. Muchas cosas nos llevaron a esta decisión y no nos basamos solo en lo que sucedió anoche (ante Dallas), hay muchos factores. Sentimos que Gardner nos da la mejor oportunidad de tener un inicio rápido (en la temporada) y esa es nuestra decisión. Lo apoyamos. Nuestro equipo, nuestro staff y nuestra organización lo apoya".
Minshew está entrando a su sexta campaña en la NFL, habiendo disputado 49 partidos, de los cuales 31 fueron como titular. Ha lanzado para 9,937 yardas con una efectividad de 62.6%. Tiene 59 pases anotadores en contra de 24 intercepciones. El egresado de la Universidad Estatal de Washington aún no ha tenido la oportunidad de ver acción en un partido con Davante Adams y Brock Bowers, quienes no estuvieron en el campo frente a Dallas al no estar al 100% físicamente.
Los que sí lo hicieron y de manera destacada tanto a la ofensiva, como en equipos especiales fueron Tre Tucker y DJ Turner. Por segundo partido de pretemporada consecutivo, Tucker acorraló un pase de al menos 40 yardas, terminando la noche con 3 recepciones para 66 yardas, incluída una conexión de 48 yardas con Minshew que metió a los Raiders a la zona roja en la serie ofensiva en la que terminaron anotando un gol de campo en el primer cuarto.
"Entrando a mi segundo año, las cosas son diferentes", aseguró Tucker tras el juego. "Estoy más relajado, cuando el balón está en el aire necesito bajar con él. Soy un chico de jugadas grandes, así que necesito continuar haciendo eso y hacerlo bien".
Tucker además regresó 2 patadas de despeje para 48 yardas, incluyendo una de 43 yardas. El ex elemento de la Universidad de Cincinnati aseguró que su preparación durante la temporada baja lo puso en esta posición.
Por su parte, Turner acumuló 5 recepciones para 31 yardas y sigue haciendo una gran labor en el equipo de cobertura en regresos de patada, recuperando un balón suelto en territorio enemigo en el segundo cuarto tras una patada de despeje.
El partido donde los Raiders cayeron por marcador final de 27-12 ante los Vaqueros fue la ultima oportunidad para la escuadra negro y plata de tener en accion a sus jugadores titulares en un partido de pretemporada, ya que segun Antonio Pierce ellos no jugarán ante los 49ers el viernes, por lo que esa será la última vitrina para multiples elementos de demostrar lo que pueden hacer para hacerse de un puesto en el roster final de 53 jugadores.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins' (95) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II's (15) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker's (11) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig's (7) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley's (14) locker in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Zach Gentry (88) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (33) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) arrives to the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Fans before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dax Milne (35) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and guard Ben Brown (79) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) signs autographs for fans before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jalen McKenzie (54) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) and tackle Andrew Coker (73) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) warming up before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders safeties huddle before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) waits to be introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the coin toss before the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) celebrates after making a catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) recovers a fumble during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) celebrates a recovered fumble during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) celebrates a recovered fumble during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a catch to return a punt during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) returns a punt during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 27-yard field goal 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 end Tyree Wilson (9) lines up before the snap 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 defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) make a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) returns a punt during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) makes a catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) calls an audible during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates making a first down during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) runs 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) runs 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 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 running back Sincere McCormick (28) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) blocks during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) returns a kickoff during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) rushes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) passes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) blocks during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) rushes during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams attempt to block a PAT during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
