Breaking news Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (thumb) exits game against Rams
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (thumb) exits game against Rams
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter due to a right thumb injury. O’Connell’s throwing hand was struck by Rams safety Kamren Curl, who was blitzing a ball attempt in the first quarter. With 2:33 left in the period, Gardner Minshew II took over for O’Connell to start a Raiders drive. O’Connell, 26, was listed as questionable for return. Minshew led the
e Raiders 56 yards in nine plays on his opening drive in a 0-0 game before Daniel Carlson kicked a 38-yard field goal early in the second quarter to give them a 3-0 advantage. O’Connell was 6-of-10 passing for 52 yards in the early going versus
The Rams. In Week 6, he replaced Minshew as starter, having completed 63.9 percent of quarterback passes for 403 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in three games (one start). Minshew, 28, who won the starting job in the preseason, began the first five games by completing 70.7 percent of his throws for 1,014 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions. –Field Level Media
