LAS VEGAS — In a tense moment during the fourth quarter of the Sunday matchup, Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew sustained an injury after he was sacked by Cody Barton and Jonathon Cooper of the Denver Broncos. With just 3 minutes and 12 seconds left on the clock and the Raiders down 26-19, Minshew attempted to make a play by scrambling to his right before being taken down by the Broncos’ duo.

Following Minshew’s exit from the game, Desmond Ridder stepped in as the replacement quarterback. However, his stint was brief, as he only faced two plays. On second down, he managed to scramble for a modest gain of 3 yards before suffering a fumble after being sacked by Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto. This turnover proved costly, as Denver’s Malcolm Roach was quick to recover the fumble, allowing the Broncos to take over possession at the Raiders’ 17-yard line.

This game was particularly challenging for the Raiders, who were already playing without both of their starting running backs. Additionally, the team missed two cornerback starters, alongside two players on the defensive line and one safety. The combination of these injuries added to the Raiders’ struggles on the field, showcasing the depth issues they faced in this critical point of the season. The team’s resilience will be tested further as they look to regroup in the upcoming weeks.