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Raiders vs. Cowboys Live Game Thread

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Michael France

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The 2024 NFL preseason continues for the Las Vegas Raiders today at Allegiant Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

The Raiders lost last weekend against the Minnesota Vikings, 24-23.

The quarterback battle will again take the spotlight in this contest for the Raiders. Aidan O'Connell played well in his lone drive, taking the Silver and Black from their own endzone down the field for a field goal. O'Connell was seven of nine for 76 yards. Gardner Minshew led two touchdown drives and connected with wide receiver DJ Turner for a touchdown pass. Minshew was six of 12 for 117 yards. Both quarterbacks sported passer ratings over 100.

Coach Antonio Pierce said he hoped to name the starting quarterback after the Raiders' contest with Dallas. How either quarterback takes care of the ball will be crucial for making their case to Pierce. Protecting the ball is Pierce's No. 1 priority.

The Raiders offense shined last week. Wide receivers Turner and Tre Tucker played well, along with rookie tight end Brock Bowers. Running back Zamir White looked good carrying the ball as the primary back. White had 23 yards on six carries with a touchdown.

Here's how to watch Saturday's game:

TV: NFL Network

Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Kickoff: 7 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. EDT

NFL Network is the host of the game. You can check your local TV provider for more information.

If you are a resident in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app on iOS and Android.

Radio: Raider Nation Radio 920 AM

You can listen to the game on Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.

Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations nationwide.

The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.

We'll be keeping you posted with live updates throughout the contest.

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START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders Gardner Minshew pass to Jakobi Meyers on fourth-and-3 is incomplete. Cowboys take over on their 47 yard line.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Brandon Aubrey's 54-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Dallas leads, 3-0.

BIG PLAY: Raiders' Gardner Minshew connects with wide receiver Tre Tucker for a 48-yard gain.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Daniel Carlson's 29-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Las Vegas ties the score, 3-3.

PENALTY: Illegal use of hands to the face against the Cowboys.

THREE AND OUT: Raiders force a Cowboys three-and-out.

PENALTY: Illegal block against the Raiders.

CHALLENGE/TIMEOUT: Cowboys challenge Gardner Minshew's 11-yard completion to wide receiver Tre Tucker. Call on the field stands, Cowboys use their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Holding against the Cowboys.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Score tied, 3-3.

START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

TURNOVER: Cowboys Jalen Cropper fumbles punt return, Raiders Jacob Bobenmoyer recovers.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders Gardner Minshew fails to connect with tight end Harrison Bryant on fourth-and-5. Cowboys take over on their own 18-yard line.

PENALTY: Player out of bounds on punt against the Cowboys.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Daniel Carlson's 27-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 6-3.

TIMEOUT: Cowboys use their second timeout of the half.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Las Vegas leads, 6-3.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Cowboys' Trey Lance connects with wide receiver Ryan Flournoy for a 1-yard touchdown. Brandon Aubrey's extra point attempt is GOOD. Dallas leads, 10-6.

PENALTY: Illegal formation against the Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Cowboys use their final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Brandon Aubrey's 66-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Dallas leads, 13-6.

END OF FIRST HALF: Cowboys with a 13-6 lead.

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The Las Vegas Raiders had an unimpressive first half in regard to the quarterback battle. In five drives, Gardner Minshew, the game's starter, played poorly. Minshew was 10 for 21 with 95 passing yards. Minshew's pocket presence and command was sloppy, as was his attempts to extend plays. Minshew had numerous errant throws, overthrown, late, or completely off target.

O'Connell entered in the second half and played two drives. He was four of eight with 39 passing yards. O'Connell led a scoring drive (a Carlson field goal) his first time up after a Cowboys punt return fumble put the Raiders on the Dallas 28. O'Connell has also made sloppy errors, too.

Right now, both quarterbacks have failed to make the right plays to improve their chances of earning the starting job.

The Raiders defense has struggled so far, with one of the lone bright spots being All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Cornerback Jack Jones looked impressive to start, but gave up key receptions later in the half. Cornerback Jakorian Bennett has looked sharp.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

PENALTY: Holding against the Cowboys.

OFFICIAL'S TIMEOUT: Virtual measurement for Aidan O'Connell's 4-yard pass to tight end Harrison Bryant. Call on the field stands, first down.

BIG PLAY: Raiders Aidan O'Connell connects with wide receiver DJ Turner 8-yard completion on fourth-and-2.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Raiders Aidan O'Connell connects with tight end Harrison Bryant for 5-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion attempt is NO GOOD. Dallas leads, 13-12.

PENALTY: Holding against the Cowboys.

THREE AND OUT: Raiders defense forces a Cowboys three-and-out.

PENALTY: Defensive pass interference against the Cowboys.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Dallas leads, 13-12.

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

PICK-6/SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Raiders Aidan O'Connell's pass intended for tight end Harrison Bryant is intercepted by the Cowboys' Kemon Hall and returned 69 yards for a touchdown. Brandon Aubrey's extra point attempt is GOOD. Dallas leads, 20-12.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Illegal use of hands to the face against the Raiders.

OFFICIAL'S TIMEOUT: Virtual measurement confirms that Carter Bradley's 5-yard pass to tight end Cole Fotheringham made first-down conversion.

PENALTY: Delay of game against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Holding against the Cowboys.

TIMEOUT: Cowboys use their first timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 8: Cowboys Trey Lance rushes for a 2-yard touchdown. Brandon Aubrey's extra point attempt is GOOD. Dallas leads, 27-12.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Dallas leads, 27-12.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders Carter Bradley fails to connect with wide receiver Ramel Keyton on fourth-and-2. Cowboys take over on Raiders 42.

FINAL: Raiders lose, 27-12.

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