Quarterback Aidan O’Connell will start for the Las Vegas Raiders when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, sending Gardner Minshew to the bench.
On Wednesday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce announced the change after the team’s most recent loss against Denver. The Raiders hold a 2-3 record with wins over Baltimore and Cleveland.
O’Connell has seen the field twice this season in losses to the Panthers and the Broncos. He completed 19 of 32 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown and an interception. In his few minutes, the second-year player was sacked twice.
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Breaking: Aidan O’Connell will start Sunday against the Steelers, Raiders HC Antonio Pierce announced. pic.twitter.com/NZuHWDaeSI
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