The Raiders fell Saturday to the Minnesota Vikings, 24-23, at U.S. Bank Stadium in their first preseason action of 2024.
The Silver and Black got off to a hot start with a big stop by the defense – a Jakorian Bennett pass deflection on fourth-and-goal in the end zone. Aidan O'Connell got the start and impressed in his lone drive of the contest, completing 7-of-9 pass attempts down the field with the drive resulting in a 31-yard field goal. O'Connell's chemistry with Jakobi Meyers and rookie Brock Bowers was evident, as the two combined for 70 receiving yards.
Later in the second quarter, Jack Jones secured the defense's only turnover of the game by picking off first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.
Gardner Minshew II made the most of the good field position off the interception to throw for 49 yards and a touchdown on his first drive in the game. He finished with team-high 117 passing yards.
The Raiders went into halftime with a 20-7 lead over the Vikings after two trips to the end zone from DJ Turner and Zamir White, who rushed 23 yards in the first half.
However, things started to slow down for Las Vegas in the second half. McCarthy resurged, throwing two touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead while the Raiders offense went quiet.
The Raiders regained the lead early in the fourth, picking up some steam with 44 combined rushing yards from running back Sincere McCormick and quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. Carlson knocked in a 23-yarder for the Raiders to go up 23-21.
Ultimately, the Vikings pieced together a game-winning drive led by QB Nick Mullens and a field goal in the final seconds gave Minnesota the win.
The Raiders return to Allegiant Stadium next Saturday to take on the Dallas Cowboys at 7 p.m. PT.
View photos from the Raiders' preseason matchup 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 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.
