O'Connell will begin the 2024 season as the backup behind Gardner Minshew for the Raiders. The two were eerily similar statistically in 2023 in completion rate, yards per attempt, TD rate, and even in average depth of throw and off-target rate. Unfortunately, neither was particularly effective compared to other quarterbacks around the league, a trend that continued into the first two preseason games. O'Connell did finish 2023 strong -- 20 or more Fantasy points in three of his final four games -- while Minshew wasn't particularly good all season -- over 20 Fantasy points just three times all season with the Colts. Until Minshew falters, O'Connell won't be worth rostering except in SuperFlex leagues as a possible mid-season QB2.