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Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell to Miss 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Thumb

The injury occurred during the Raiders' recent game against the Rams, forcing a return to Gardner Minshew as starting quarterback.

  • Aidan O'Connell suffered a fractured thumb on his throwing hand during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • O'Connell was replaced by Gardner Minshew, who had been the starter for the first five games of the season.
  • The injury is expected to sideline O'Connell for four to six weeks, with a chance of returning later this season.
  • Gardner Minshew struggled in relief, completing only 44% of his passes and throwing three interceptions.
  • The Raiders, now 2-5, face a challenging matchup against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in their next game.
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