O'Connell Takes the Blame: A Snap Gone Wrong

In a crucial moment of Friday's game, the Raiders had a chance to upset the Chiefs with a field goal. But a fumbled snap on the final play cost them the opportunity. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell took full responsibility for the mistake. Many thought the rookie center, Jackson Powers-Johnson, was at fault for snapping the ball when O'Connell wasn't ready. However, O'Connell clarified that he signaled for the snap too early, leading to the error. "The clock was running out, and I was trying to get everyone set, " O'Connell explained. "We planned to throw the ball out of bounds to run down the clock and then kick a field goal on fourth down. It's all my fault. " O'Connell was looking to the right to ensure his teammates were in position, and he started clapping his hands. This signaled the center to snap the ball, even though O'Connell wasn't ready. While it's honorable that O'Connell isn't blaming others, some argue that the Raiders' coaching staff could have handled the situation better. If the Raiders had let more time run off the clock before spiking the ball on the previous play, O'Connell might not have been in such a tight spot. Additionally, better communication from the coaches could have prevented the misunderstanding. It's not just O'Connell who deserves some of the blame.