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Raiders vs. Vikings Live Game Thread

Get all the latest preseason action with our Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings live game updates thread.

Michael France

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view outside of U.S. Bank Stadium before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view outside of U.S. Bank Stadium before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The 2024 NFL preseason offically begins for the Las Vegas Raiders today at US Bank Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings.

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.

It will be key to watch how the Raiders' touted rookies perform in their first contest against a team other than their own. Running back Dylan Laube, who has been praised by many in the organization, will likely see the field a lot. Tight end Brock Bowers, a generational first-round selection, will be a player to keep an eye on offensively, too. He has been dominant through camp.

Defensively, rookie linebacker Tommy Eichenberg should get plenty of snaps as the Raiders try to gauge his ability in coverage. Cornerback Decamerion Richardson will be a big factor in the secondary and safety Trey Taylor, a pleasant surprise thus far, could see his stock rise with a mature performance.

Of course, the biggest storyline for the Raiders will be the quarterback battle between Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew. Minshew was signed this offseason to compete for the starting job. So far, the battle has been even and the game will be a huge opportunity for either quarterback to establish themselves as the frontrunner.

Here's how to watch Saturday's game:

TV: NFL Network

Venue: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Kickoff: 1 p.m. PDT / 4 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: Vikings march down to the goal line, but Sam Darnold's pass to Jalen Nailor on fourth-and-2 is incomplete. Raiders take over from their own 4-yard line.

BIG PLAY: Raiders' Aidan O'Connell connects with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for 24-yard gain.

SCORING UPDATE NO.1: Daniel Carlson's 31-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 3-0.

PENALTY: Holding against the Vikings on the kickoff.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Raiders with a 3-0 lead.

START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

PENALTY: False start against the Vikings.

INTERCEPTION: Raiders' Jack Jones intercepts JJ McCarthy. Ball on Raiders 33-yard line.

BIG PLAY/PENALTY: Raiders' Gardner Minshew connects with wide receiver Tre Tucker for 29-yard gain. Offsides against the Vikings is declined.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Raiders' Gardner Minshew connects with wide receiver DJ Turner for 20-yard TOUCHDOWN. Kicker Daniel Carlson's extra point is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 10-0.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Vikings' running back Kene Nwangwu 48-yard rushing TOUCHDOWN. Kicker Will Reichard's extra point is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 10-7.

PENALTY: Delay of game against the Raiders.

BIG PLAY: Raiders' Gardner Minshew connects with wide receiver Tre Tucker for 44-yard gain.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Raiders' Zamir White rushes 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Kicker Daniel Carlson's extra point is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 17-7.

PENALTY: Landing zone violation on the kickoff against the Raiders.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Las Vegas leads, 17-7.

TURNOVER: Field goal attempt from Vikings' Will Reichard is BLOCKED by Raiders' David Agoha.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: 56-yard field goal attempt from Raiders' Daniel Carlson is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 20-7.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their third and final timeout of the half.

END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders with a 20-7 lead.

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The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback battle seems to be favoring Gardner Minshew. Aidan O'Connell started the game and looked good in his only drive, going 7-for-9 passing with 76 yards. The Raiders were able to get a field goal. O'Connell took a sack.

Minshew took the reigns for the rest of the half. Minshew six of 12 with 117 yards and a touchdown. Minshew displayed good touch on his ball and mobility in and out of the pocket. He took a delay of game penalty during his second drive and followed it up with a 44-yard pass to Tre Tucker.

Running back Zamir White led the Raiders in rushing with 23 yards on six carried and one touchdown.

Wide receiver Tre Tucker made two big catches for 73 yards. Jakobi Meyers had three catches (on three targets) for 45 yards and rookie Brock Bowers had two receptions for 25 yards.

The Raiders have more first downs that the Minnesota Vikings, 12 to 10. The Raiders are five-for-eight on third down. The Vikings outgained the Raiders 239 yards to 237 yards.

The Raiders defense was unable to sack Sam Darnold or JJ McCarthy, though they were able to create pressures. Cornerback Jack Jones has the lone takeaway of the game, intercepting McCarthy on his debut drive.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

SACK: Raiders' Anthony Brown Jr. sacked by Vikings' Bo Richter.

PENALTY: Pass interference against the Raiders is declined.

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

PENALTY: False start against the Vikings.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Vikings' JJ McCarthy connects with wide receiver Trishton Jackson for 45-yard TOUCHDOWN. Kicker Will Reichard's extra point is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 20-14.

PENALTY: Delay of game against the Raiders.

SACK: Raiders' Anthony Brown Jr. sacked by Vikings' Levi Drake Rodriguez.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Vikings' JJ McCarthy connects with wide receiver Trent Sherfield for 33-yard TOUCHDOWN. Kicker Will Reichard's extra point is GOOD. Minnesota leads, 21-20.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

SACK: Raiders' Anthony Brown Jr. sacked by Vikings' Bo Richter.

THREE AND OUT: Raiders' defense forces Vikings three-and-out.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Vikings with 21-20 lead.

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE NO. 8: 23-yard field goal attempt from Raiders' Daniel Carlson is GOOD. Las Vegas leads, 23-21.

PENALTY: Delay of game against the Raiders.

PENALTY: Offensive holding against the Vikings.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders' punt return.

THREE AND OUT: Vikings' defense forces Raiders three-and-out.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Las Vegas leads, 23-21.

TIMEOUT: Vikings use their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Vikings use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Vikings use their third and final timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use their third and final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 9: 37-yard field goal attempt from Vikings' Will Reichard GOOD as time expires. Vikings win, 24-23.

FINAL: Raiders lose, 24-23.

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