Hey Mr. D.J.
As a receiver and in special teams, DJ Turner was quite impressive Sunday in the Raiders' 26-20 preseason win against Minnesota.
The undrafted receiver from Pittsburgh saw significant snaps against the Vikings and made the most of it. Turner, known for his speed, turned on the jets in the third quarter for a 34-yard touchdown from Nick Mullens. The return specialist also broke off on a 26-yard punt return, making several defenders miss tackles in highlight fashion.
Turner lead the team in receiving yards (58).
Healthy day for the backfield
The rushing attack was in full force for the Raiders.
The Silver and Black ran for 140 total rushing yards with three running backs getting at least five carries. The lead rusher for the Raiders was Brittain Brown, the seventh-round draft pick. Brown ended the game with 54 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Adjustments made
After surrendering three sacks in the first half, the Silver and Black adjusted. The offensive line played much cleaner to end the game, giving up one sack in the second half.
The improvement helpedNick Mullens go 7-of-9 for 94 yards and a touchdown. UDFA Chase Garbers got in on the action, going 2-of-3 for 19 yards.
Another big sack late
The follow up to Malcolm Koonce's first half sack came from Tashawn Bower.
Bower sacked Vikings' Kellen Mond to get the Raiders defense off the field in the fourth quarter. Bower is familiar with the Raiders' new coaching staff, having played two seasons in New England with McDaniels.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 1 preseason matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by running back Brandon Bolden (34) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and guard John Simpson (76) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72), guard John Simpson (76), center Andre James (68), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) and tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Gerri Green (56) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (93) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (63) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) heads to the end zone on a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) heads to the end zone on a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with tight end Jesper Horsted (80) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with quarterback Nick Mullens (9) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (73) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jackson Barton (78) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46), running back Austin Walter (32), running back Brittain Brown (38) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa (69) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Bryce Cosby (44) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Hall (12) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 47-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and long snapper Trent Sieg (47) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Brooks (18) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (93) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Brooks (18) and linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
