The Las Vegas Raiders are back home for this week's preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
The game is set to kick off at 7 p.m. PT from Allegiant Stadium. Here's what you need to know.
Opponent profile
The Raiders and Cowboys have met a total of 30 times in the preseason, with the Silver and Black winning 19 of those games. Last year, the two teams faced off in the final game of the 2023 preseason. Ultimately, the host Cowboys picked up the win, 31-16.
The Silver and Black may see a healthy dose of Dallas' rookie O-linemen Tyler Guyton (first-round pick) and Cooper Beebe (third-round pick). Both have reportedly been garnering more first-team reps as injuries hamper the Cowboys' starters.
Saturday will be a good test for the depth of the Raiders offense as the Cowboys secured four interceptions in their first preseason game against the Rams. Even while not playing their starters, the Cowboys defense was stout in the first half, keeping Los Angeles to solely two field goals up until a Rams fourth-quarter touchdown in the final seconds.
The QB battle continues
Since Aidan O'Connell got the start last week, Gardner Minshew is expected to get the nod Saturday, based off a previous report from ESPN's Paul Gutierrez.
In last week's 24-23 loss, O'Connell went 7-of-9 for 76 yards including a 24-yarder to Jakobi Meyers. Minshew went 6-of-12 for 117 yards and a 20-yard touchdown pass to DJ Turner.
Pierce said he hopes to make a decision on QB1 following the second preseason game.
"We've got to get ready to play football," the head coach said Sunday. "We've got enough film and we'll have two games here to evaluate both quarterbacks to see how they'll play."
Roster updates
On Tuesday, the team signed QB Nathan Peterman and waived/injured WR Keelan Doss.
Peterman, now in his eighth NFL season, previously spent four season with the Silver and Black (2018-21) but most recently was with the New Orleans Saints after two years with the Chicago Bears. As a Raider, Peterman saw action in two regular season games.
How to watch and listen
The game will be broadcast locally on FOX5 Las Vegas (KVVU) with Jason Horowitz providing the play-by-play action alongside Raiders preseason color commentators Matt Millen and Rich Gannon. Nationally, NFL Network will air the same Raiders broadcast.
Fans can also stream the TV broadcast on Raiders.com at this link and in the Raiders app (geo restrictions apply).
On the airwaves, Radio Nation Radio 920 AM will feature radio personality JT the Brick alongside analysts Lincoln Kennedy and Eric Allen, providing a comprehensive breakdown of the game.
For the Spanish call, Harry Ruiz's energetic play-by-play takes the lead on Deportes Vegas 1460 AM, accompanied by analyst Mayra Gomez.
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Preseason Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's (12) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50), punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson's (2) lockers in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ramel Keyton's (82) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle/guard Andrus Peat's (75) cleats in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Signage in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce's shoes in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning Jr. arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) arrives to the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning Jr. walks down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Carnell Williams walks down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) waits to be introduced onto the field before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Assistant Head Coach Marvin Lewis during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Noah Shannon (62) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the bench 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 punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) on the field during the preseason away game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
