The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in their second preseason game of the year to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-12.
Red zone trips and turnovers were the difficulty of the day for the Raiders.
The Silver and Black went 1-of-4 inside the red zone, which also included two failed fourth-down conversions. While the turnover battle was even at one, Aidan O'Connell threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Cowboys' Kemon Hall.
Gardner Minshew II and O'Connell both had their shares of highs and lows throughout the contest. While Minshew showcased mobility and solid improvisational skills inside the pocket, he went 10-of-21 with 95 passing yards. O'Connell, the Raiders' 2023 fourth-round pick, had a more accurate day, completing 70 percent of his throws and a dime in the flat to Harrison Bryant for a touchdown. However, his last throw for the night was the pick-six to Hall.
"We'll look at it, we'll evaluate," Head Coach Antonio Pierce said postgame of the QB battle. "They both had opportunities. Aidan had 20 attempts, Minshew had 21. About as balanced as we could get it. Obviously, you saw what our plan was tonight, throw the ball around and let these guys showcase what they can do."
Signs of optimism shined through in the production from young receivers Tre Tucker and DJ Turner. Tucker, the second-year player from Cincinnati, was the team's leading receiver with 66 yards on three catches. Turner reeled in five of his six targets for 31 yards. Both also contributed on special teams, combining for 61 yards on punt return.
The Raiders' preseason finale is next Saturday, August 23, as they host the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers at 7 p.m. PT in Allegiant Stadium.
View photos from the Raiders' preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Cody Whitehair (65) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 29-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 29-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) and safety Chris Smith II (29) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end John Samuel Shenker (86) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) and offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Terrell Bynum (34) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Phalen Sanford (42) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Terrell Bynum (34) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (33) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (91) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback M.J. Devonshire (26) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.
