Raiders' O'Connell Out, Minshew to Start Again

Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Aidan O'Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks after sustaining a fractured thumb during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, where his hand collided with Rams safety Kam Curl. O'Connell has been placed on injured reserve, and Gardner Minshew will return as the starting quarterback despite his struggles with turnovers, including three interceptions and a fumble in the game against the Rams. The Raiders, who did not designate a third quarterback, face concerns over their depth at the position. Further tests for O'Connell are planned, but he has expressed disappointment over the timing of his injury, having just secured the starting role. The Raiders, currently in a precarious situation, must navigate the rest of the season with Minshew, who started the first five games with mixed results.