The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their preseason with a home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Even though they were at Allegiant Stadium, it looked more like Levi’s Stadium with so many 49ers fans making the trip.
While Las Vegas and San Francisco were battling on the field, a Raiders cheerleader was taking some of the spotlight.
Raiderette Madison Joanne is quickly gaining steam as a fan favorite and it is not hard to see why.
“Ready for ya, Raider Nation!” she wrote.
She’ll be a cheerleader to follow as the Raiders open the 2023 regular season as they have hope in rebounding after a terrible 2022 campaign.
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As for the game, Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 141 yards and a touchdown as the host Las Vegas Raiders blew out the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Sunday. O’Connell played the first three quarters and went 15-of-18 passing.
Zamir White led the Raiders with 43 yards rushing and a touchdown on 13 carries.
San Francisco’s lone score came on Lance’s 9-yard toss to Ross Dwelley that should’ve been intercepted, but got bobbled into the hands of the offensive player.
In a year in which they had Super Bowl aspirations, the Raiders finished the 2022 season five games below .500 with a record of 6-11. It led to Derek Carr being benched, released, and the team signing Jimmy G this offseason.
