QB LV
College: Purdue | Rookie
Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Birth Date: 1998-09-01
2024 Bye Week: 10
Total Pts: 159
Avg Pts: 9.35
Rank: 29 QB
Free Agent
O'Connell emerged as the starter for his rookie season and played alright in that role, especially late in the season. He had 20-plus fantasy points in three of his last four games, having multiple touchdowns in three of those games without an interception in any of them. O'Connell finished the season with 13 total touchdowns to seven interceptions in 11 games. He completed 62.1 percent of his passes and averaged 201.6 passing yards per game. O'Connell did have some accuracy issues, having the fourth-worst bad throw percentage (72.8 percent). He will need to improve in that area if he hopes to be a full-time starter in the NFL. O'Connell is expected to compete with Gardner Minshew for the starting role this season but will likely have an uphill battle to win the job. O'Connell has good accuracy on shorter throws and does all in, hitting his receivers in stride. He won't make many plays with his legs, though, and can struggle with his accuracy on deeper throws.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: O'Connell looked good at times last season, but probably won't be much of a help to fantasy teams in a reserve role this year. But if he finds the field, he might be worth a spot start in the right matchup.
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell was thrust into full-time duty as a rookie in 2023 after owner Mark Davis abruptly fired GM Dave Ziegler and HC Josh McDaniels in the middle of the season. Antonio Pierce was named interim HC and promoted O'Connell to the team's starting QB in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo. The Raiders went 5-5 over that span with O'Connell throwing for 2,218 yards with 12 TDs and 7 INTs. He wasn't overly great for fantasy purposes, averaging just 12.7 fantasy PPG in his 10 starts, but O'Connell had a QB3 finish in Week 14 after throwing for 248 yards and 4 TDs in a 63-21 win. The Raiders signed QB Gardner Minshew to a 2-year / $25 million contract this offseason, but now full-time HC Antonio Pierce has yet to name a starting QB for 2024. O'Connell offers little to no rushing upside for fantasy and doesn't have much value in 1QB leagues, but in Superflex formats, he deserves your attention simply due to supply and demand.
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell was thrust into full-time duty as a rookie in 2023 after owner Mark Davis abruptly fired GM Dave Ziegler and HC Josh McDaniels in the middle of the season. Antonio Pierce was named interim HC and promoted O'Connell to the team's starting QB in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo. The Raiders went 5-5 over that span with O'Connell throwing for 2,218 yards with 12 TDs and 7 INTs. He wasn't overly great for fantasy purposes, averaging just 12.7 fantasy PPG in his 10 starts, but O'Connell had a QB3 finish in Week 14 after throwing for 248 yards and 4 TDs in a 63-21 win. The Raiders signed QB Gardner Minshew to a 2-year / $25 million contract this offseason, but now full-time HC Antonio Pierce has yet to name a starting QB for 2024. O'Connell offers little to no rushing upside for fantasy and doesn't have much value in 1QB leagues, but in Superflex formats, he deserves your attention simply due to supply and demand.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 0.00 | |
Week 2 | 0.00 | |
Week 3 | 0.00 | |
Week 4 | 17.20 | Aidan O'Connell 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) Aidan O'Connell 238 passing yds (11.90 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 1 yd TD rush Aidan O'Connell 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 5 | 0.00 | |
Week 6 | 0.00 | |
Week 7 | 6.75 | Aidan O'Connell 75 passing yds (3.75 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 9 yd TD pass to Jakobi Meyers Aidan O'Connell 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 8 | 0.00 | |
Week 9 | 10.45 | Aidan O'Connell 209 passing yds (10.45 pts) |
Week 10 | 10.95 | Aidan O'Connell 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) Aidan O'Connell 153 passing yds (7.65 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 7 yd TD pass to Michael Mayer Aidan O'Connell 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 11 | 14.85 | Aidan O'Connell 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) Aidan O'Connell 271 passing yds (13.55 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 46 yd TD pass to Davante Adams Aidan O'Connell 3 interceptions thrown (-3.00 pts) |
Week 12 | 16.40 | Aidan O'Connell 248 passing yds (12.40 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 18 yd TD pass to Jakobi Meyers |
Week 13 | 0.00 | |
Week 14 | 7.75 | Aidan O'Connell 2 rushing yds (0.20 pts) Aidan O'Connell 171 passing yds (8.55 pts) Aidan O'Connell 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 28.40 | Aidan O'Connell 248 passing yds (12.40 pts) Aidan O'Connell 4 passing TDs (16.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 30 yd TD pass to Tre Tucker . . . Aidan O'Connell 22 yd TD pass to Jakobi Meyers . . . Aidan O'Connell 11 yd TD pass to Michael Mayer . . . Aidan O'Connell 20 yd TD pass to Tre Tucker |
Playoff Week 2 | 2.70 | Aidan O'Connell -4 rushing yd (-0.40 pts) Aidan O'Connell 62 passing yds (3.10 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 23.25 | Aidan O'Connell 3 rushing yds (0.30 pts) Aidan O'Connell 299 passing yds (14.95 pts) Aidan O'Connell 2 passing TDs (8.00 pts) . . . Aidan O'Connell 4 yd TD pass to Davante Adams . . . Aidan O'Connell 1 yd TD pass to Davante Adams |
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Aidan O'Connell won't play in the preseason finale on Friday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Raiders named Gardner Minshew II as their starting QB earlier this week, and the Raiders will hold both Minshew and O'Connell out of action this weekend, with Carter Bradley and Nathan Peterman set to split the reps under center. The 25-year-old O'Connell will enter his second NFL season as the backup to Minshew, but if Minshew struggles early on, don't be surprised if Pierce gives O'Connell a shot. He went 5-5 as the starter in 2023 after the team moved on from Jimmy Garoppolo, throwing 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Ultimately, experience won out for Pierce, with Minshew having 37 career NFL starts under his belt. For now, O'Connell is merely a QB3/4 bench stash in superflex fantasy leagues.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Raiders have named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback. Dynasty Analysis: Minshew beats out Aidan O'Connell for the job, though neither was overly impressive this off-season. Minshew was fine in Indianapolis last season, throwing for 3,305 yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He slots in as an uninspiring game manager who should help keep the offense afloat but far from elite. His grip on the job won't be too strong but this is a major blow to the draft stock of O'Connell.
Dynasty | Gardner Minshew has been named the starter for the Las Vegas Raiders, pushing Aidan O'Connell to the bench. Dynasty Analysis: Yikes. It seems O'Connell just didn't show enough improvement this off-season for the Raiders to truly trust him with the job. Instead, they're going with a more conservative Gardner Minshew and likely playing some run-first football moving forward. This is a massive blow to the stock of O'Connell, who the Raiders could be quick to turn to, but will be holding a clipboard for the foreseeable future. He's a tough hold on dynasty rosters after this turn of events.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has yet to decide on a starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Vikings, but he indicated that both Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O'Connell will each play a quarter. Pierce noted that the order of the starters is not significant because the other quarterback will start the following week. Throughout the offseason, Pierce allowed O'Connell to take the initial reps while equally distributing opportunities with Minshew. Early in camp, neither quarterback has managed to distinguish themselves. Although Minshew appeared to gain an edge over the past week, Pierce has maintained that the situation remains "status quo," with no final decision made. "This preseason game will be very telling," Pierce said of the QB battle. "I want to see these guys manage the ball, lead the team, and handle situational football." The unofficial depth chart for the game also lacks clarity, listing the first-team QB as either O'Connell or Minshew. While neither quarterback is likely to be worth rostering in single-QB leagues, monitoring the situation to determine who will be throwing passes to receiver Davante Adams and rookie tight end Brock Bowers is essential.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce won't announce a starter at quarterback for the team's preseason opener this Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings but said Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell will each get an opportunity to set themselves apart in the QB competition. "Like I said, both quarterbacks are gonna play a legit quarter. Who goes out first and who goes out second really doesn't matter. [They will] get hopefully an equal amount of snaps and opportunity to showcase," Pierce said. The head coach has allowed O'Connell to get the initial reps throughout the offseason but has equaled out the opportunities with Minshew. Through the opening stages of training camp, neither signal-caller has distanced themselves, despite some speculation that Minshew has the slight edge. By all accounts, it sounds as though the Raiders offense has struggled under both Minshew and O'Connell so far.
From RotoBaller
When asked who the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback is heading into training camp at the end of July, wide receiver Davante Adams thinks it's Aidan O'Connell over newcomer Gardner Minshew. "I want whoever is going to look the best when it's live bullets... I think right now if I had to say, I think Aidan has the job," Adams said. O'Connell has the experience running the offense from 2023, but given the two-year, $25 million investment in Minshew this offseason, it wouldn't be a surprise if Minshew takes the job from O'Connell in camp and the preseason. Both signal-callers didn't look great during OTAs and minicamp, and O'Connell was up and down in 10 starts in 2023 in his rookie season. Whoever wins the Raiders job under center to open the 2024 campaign will be a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex formats.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell split snaps with the starters during offseason team activities and will continue to do so when training camp begins later this month. Both signal-callers got off to rough starts during OTAs and struggled with accuracy, turned the ball over too much and failed to consistently push the ball down the field. They are both learning offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme, but they both still have a ways to go. The front office and coaching staff are confident that Minshew or O'Connell will separate themselves in training camp and the preseason. It will depend on performance, but it wouldn't be a surprise if both Minshew and O'Connell take the field at some point in 2024. Minshew is probably the favorite given his experience and ability to make plays with his legs.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was unexpectedly moved into the starting role last season after veterans Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer flamed out and head coach Josh McDaniels was fired. The Purdue product completed 62.1% of his passes for 2,218 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He played well enough to contend to be the starting in 2024, but he'll have to beat out Gardner Minshew II. Hoyer, a 15-year NFL veteran, isn't counting O'Connell out. "Maybe I'm biased," Hoyer said. "But I think what Aidan did last year -- I know he hasn't shown it as much as Gardner Minshew has throughout his career -- but I know the guys really gravitated to the way Aidan took over and his leadership as a young player." O'Connell has familiarity with the organization and chemistry with Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, so he could have a slight edge in the battle for the QB1 spot. If he wins the job, he might have underrated value in Superflex and two-QB formats.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Numerous reports are stating Aidan O'Connell is in the lead to be the Raiders starting quarterback. Dynasty Analysis: Many believed Gardner Minshew would walk in and take over but that doesn't seem to be the case. The Raiders were left in the cold in this year's NFL Draft, seeing just about every option being taken ahead of them. O'Connell had his moments but he's far from a sure thing to start. Regardless, this is a story to keep track of moving forward.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew II continue to split reps during offseason programs, but there's no clear favorite for the starting job, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. "While they've both taken quickly to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's system, neither stood out much during practices," Reed wrote. "The defense decidedly had the upper hand regardless of who was at quarterback." Both quarterbacks will have plenty of opportunities to compete over the next couple of months, but for the time being, fantasy managers must continue to grapple with the uncertainty out of Las Vegas as they prepare their rosters for the 2024 season. Whichever signal caller wins the job would be a high-end fantasy QB3 by Week 1.
From RotoBaller
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract this offseason, yet 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell is the early favorite to handle QB1 duties in 2024, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "Aidan's earned the right to go out there and earn the first snap," Pierce said. "What he's done this offseason -- changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise. He's not worried about anything. I'm excited." O'Connell replaced Jimmy Garoppolo in the middle of last season and threw for 2,219 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The team went 5-5 during his 10 starts. Although the job sounds like it's his to lose, Minshew will also likely have the chance to battle for the starting role this offseason. The 27-year-old has thrown for 59 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during his five-year career and has looked like at least a mid-level starter at times. Whoever wins the job will get to throw to Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers this year, so either could be a solid QB2 in Superflex formats.
From RotoBaller
The Las Vegas Raiders didn't take a quarterback in this year's NFL draft, which means QBs Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell are set to compete for the starting job in training camp this summer. The Raiders were rumored to be angling to trade up in the first round of the draft for a franchise signal-caller, but instead they stayed put and took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with their first-round selection. O'Connell held his own in 2023 when he was thrust into the starting role because of Jimmy Garoppolo's injuries and inconsistency, but Minshew should still be considered the favorite this fall given his experience. The 27-year-old Minshew would be a solid midrange QB2 in fantasy if he wins the starting job after making his first career Pro Bowl in 2023 with the Colts. He threw for a career-high 3,305 yards, 15 TDs and nine interceptions in 17 games (13 starts).
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell has earned a chance to compete for the starting job, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. As of right now, O'Connell and Gardner Minshew are expected to compete for the starting job next season. However, the Raiders may add another quarterback to the mix during the draft. Last season, O'Connell threw for over 2,000 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games. He looks like a high-end backup, but probably not someone the Raiders want to rely on all season long.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Raiders have signed quarterback Gardner Minshew. Dynasty Analysis: Minshew gets $25 million over two years, with $15 million guaranteed. In other words, he got starter's money. The Raiders now look poised to enter the season with Minshew battling Aidan O'Connell for the starting job. While it's no given Minshew will win it, it's also a lot of money to pay for a backup. This will be a story to watch but any dynasty owner who dumped Minshew after his decent run in Indianapolis is likely kicking themselves at the moment.
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Pass Com | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | 300 Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost | Int |
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2023 Season | 159.00 | 213 | 2218 | 12 | |||||||
Week 1 | @DEN | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | @BUF | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | PIT | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | @LAC | 17.20 | 24 | 238 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | GB | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | NE | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 7 | @CHI | 6.75 | 10 | 75 | 1 | ||||||
Week 8 | @DET | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | NYG | 10.45 | 16 | 209 | 0 | ||||||
Week 10 | NYJ | 10.95 | 16 | 153 | 1 | ||||||
Week 11 | @MIA | 14.85 | 24 | 271 | 1 | ||||||
Week 12 | KC | 16.40 | 23 | 248 | 1 | ||||||
Week 13 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 14 | MIN | 7.75 | 21 | 171 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | LAC | 28.40 | 20 | 248 | 4 | ||||||
Week 16 | @KC | 2.70 | 9 | 62 | 0 | ||||||
Week 17 | @IND | 23.25 | 30 | 299 | 2 | ||||||
Week 18 | DEN | 20.30 | 20 | 244 | 2 |