HENDERSON, Nev.
— The Las Vegas Raiders have named Aidan O’Connell as their starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday.
Coach Antonio Pierce made this announcement on Wednesday, highlighting O’Connell’s successful recovery from a broken right thumb sustained on October 20 during a matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

In a significant turn of events, Gardner Minshew suffered a broken left collarbone during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
This injury created a need for a reliable quarterback within the team.
Although the Raiders had the option to go with Desmond Ridder as Minshew’s replacement, they ultimately chose to continue with O’Connell, illustrating confidence in his capability to lead the team.

As the Raiders prepare for this crucial game, all eyes will be on O’Connell to see how he performs in a challenging environment against their division rivals.
The outcome of this game could have important implications for the teams as they navigate the rest of the season.