Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
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The Raiders’ defense accomplished its goal of creating chaos against the San Francisco 49ers, and rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell looked comfortable in his first NFL game.
For one afternoon, everything the Raiders have stressed since spring came to fruition in a win over the 49ers in the preseason opener Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
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