Best QBs vs defenses that mug the LOS and bail (2021-25, EPA/DB): Patrick Mahomes +0.48 Joe Burrow +0.23 Derek Carr +0.23 Brock Purdy +0.12 Jared Goff +0.11 League average: -0.09 Dak 2021-25: +0.04 (10th of 35) Dak Weeks 5-6 2026: -0.65

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell is inactive for the Raiders' Week 6 game against the Bills but will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

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NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

O'Connell is positioned as equally capable as Cousins of serving as a backup option down the stretch for the Raiders, suggesting he could handle the role if Cousins is traded.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

O'Connell was out in Week 2 due to the death of his father and did not play in Weeks 3, 4, and 5 for the Las Vegas Raiders.

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NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

O'Connell is the first quarterback started in at least one-third of ESPN leagues this season to finish with a negative fantasy point total (minus-0.16). Facing one of the stiffest pass defenses in the Vikings, he was intercepted twice and completed only one pass thrown 10 or more yards downfield, a significant step backward from his performance the first four weeks. This adversely affected his receivers' output.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Aidan O'Connell is inactive for the Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, listed as emergency third quarterback.

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NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The quarterback has emergency quarterback duties for Las Vegas; he missed practice all week due to a personal matter and had been deemed questionable to play, but is active for the game.

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NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Raiders backup quarterback has emergency quarterback duties; missed practice all week due to a personal matter and had been deemed questionable to play but is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

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NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Aidan O'Connell's game designation has been removed and he is no longer questionable for Sunday's game vs. Kansas City after missing time due to his father's death and taking two weeks off to recover emotionally. He may be inactive for the game overall but remains suited for an emergency backup role; if both starting quarterbacks go down, O'Connell would have to come in and try to finish the game for the Raiders.

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NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026Footballguys

Aidan O'Connell is listed as questionable with a personal issue and carries an uncertain outlook for the Chiefs-Raiders game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The No. 3 quarterback has been away from the team for 15 days dealing with the death of his father. Coach Kubiak said this week that the team would be hopeful O'Connell would return for Sunday's game against Kansas City, and Friday Kubiak maintained that hope. O'Connell is listed as questionable to play Sunday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026Silver And Black Pride

No. 3 quarterback Aidan O'Connell has been away from the team for 15 days dealing with the death of his father; listed as questionable to play Sunday. Kubiak maintained hope earlier in the week that O'Connell would return for the game against Kansas City, and reiterated that hope on Friday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Third-string quarterback Aidan O'Connell did not participate in Wednesday's practice; the absence was designated non-injury-related for personal reasons.

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NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

No. 3 quarterback Aidan O'Connell remains away from the team after 13 days dealing with the death of his father. Coach Klint Kubiak said the team is hopeful O'Connell will return later in the week.

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NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Third-string quarterback Aidan O'Connell has been away from the team for 13 days dealing with the death of his father; coach Klint Kubiak said the team is hopeful O'Connell will return later this week.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell is inactive for the Raiders in Week 3, meaning he is not available for this matchup against the Saints.

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NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Number three quarterback Aidan O'Connell is out Sunday. He announced his father has died and he has been away from the team since September 17.

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NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Number three quarterback Aidan O'Connell is out Sunday vs. the Saints. He announced his father has died and has been away from the team since Sept. 17, providing context for the Raiders' backup quarterback situation.

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NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source suggests Raiders GM John Spytek could potentially offload backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell in a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., using the trade proceeds to help facilitate the deal while preserving draft capital for the 2027 draft.

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NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Aidan O'Connell could be offloaded by Raiders GM John Spytek to facilitate a trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals. Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury with the Giants could help enable this trade, allowing Spytek to move O'Connell, acquire Harrison, and still have draft capital to add to the receiver room in the 2027 draft.

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NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Number three quarterback Aidan O'Connell is listed as questionable for Sunday. He announced his father has died and has been away from the team since September 17, creating personal circumstances that affect his availability.

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NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Number three quarterback Aidan O'Connell is listed as questionable Sunday; he announced his father has died and has been away from the team since Sept. 17.

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NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Brock Bowers was not seen during the open portion of Friday’s Raiders practice. He’d been a limited participant with his knee injury in the team’s practices the last two days. Treydan Stukes (concussion) and Aidan O’Connell (personal) remained out. [Retweeted](

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NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell has missed time due to a death in the family, providing context for the team's situation heading into Week 3.

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NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell has missed time due to a death in the family. His availability for upcoming games is unclear pending personal circumstances.

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NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Aidan O'Connell did not practice Thursday due to a personal matter.

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NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Quarterback absent from Thursday practice for personal reasons; previously stepped away from team last week and missed the game against the Chargers; impacts Raiders QB availability for Week 3 Saints matchup.

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NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback was not seen at Thursday's practice due to personal reasons; had to step away from the team last week and missed the game against the Chargers.

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NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

No. 3 quarterback Aidan O'Connell was not seen at practice Wednesday; he has been out since Thursday due to a personal reason.

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NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

No. 3 quarterback Aidan O'Connell was absent from practice, having been out since Thursday due to a personal reason.

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PositiveValueSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

O'Connell is behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza on the Las Vegas Raiders' depth chart but has posted solid numbers during his career. The 28-year-old has a 7-10 record across 17 starts, 62% completion rate, 3,932 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for an 84.1 passer rating. He doesn't have a huge arm or much mobility but is a strong pocket passer who should be at least a solid backup. The Giants could kick the tires on him; Las Vegas shouldn't be reluctant to move its third-stringer since he's set to be a free agent after the season.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

O'Connell (personal) is questionable for Week 3, creating uncertainty around Raiders quarterback availability.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell (personal) is questionable for Week 3, status to be determined closer to game time.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

O'Connell (personal) is listed as questionable for Week 3 due to a personal matter.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell (personal) is questionable for Week 3, leaving his availability uncertain for the Raiders quarterback position.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell (personal) is questionable for Week 3, creating uncertainty for the Raiders' quarterback situation.

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NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Aidan O'Connell is questionable with a personal issue.

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