Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell knows he’s in for a fight to hang onto his starting job. He took a step toward retaining it Tuesday.
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New England, which closed as a 3-point favorite at MGM Resorts sports books and a 2½-point favorite at most other books, escaped with the win and drove a stake through the hearts and wallets of most Pittsburgh backers, including one high roller in particular.
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Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell knows he’s in for a fight to hang onto his starting job. He took a step toward retaining it Tuesday.
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The Raiders are reaping the benefits of having an experienced hand as their assistant head coach, one who has a lot of experience working with Antonio Pierce.