Raiders' Aidan O'Connell Diagnosed With Bone Bruise, Status for Falcons Game Uncertain

Desmond Ridder could start against his former team if O'Connell cannot recover in time for Monday night's game.

Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell sustained a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers but was diagnosed with a bone bruise, avoiding a more severe outcome.
Despite initial fears of a season-ending injury, O'Connell has not been ruled out for next Monday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, pending his recovery progress.
If O'Connell is unable to play, Desmond Ridder will step in as the starting quarterback, marking his first start for the Raiders and facing his former team, the Falcons.
The Raiders are enduring a nine-game losing streak, with significant struggles in scoring and situational football compounding their challenges this season.
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce expressed cautious optimism about O'Connell's recovery while emphasizing Ridder's readiness to seize the opportunity if needed.