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Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) takes the field before the start of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

The Las Vegas Raiders will start quarterback Aidan O’Connell in their Black Friday game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Head coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, declaring O’Connell ready to play after being sidelined since Week 7 because of a thumb injury.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
“We feel good about Aidan. He’s been dialed in,” Pierce said via a team video. “Obviously, throughout this time he’s been on IR, he’s been in all the meetings; he’s been very encouraging on the sideline. He has that laser-eye focus right now. Great opportunity for him.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
The Raiders lost starter Gardner Minshew for the season to a broken collarbone in the team’s 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
O’Connell, 26, returned to practice on Monday and received first-team reps. He has completed 52 of 82 passes for 455 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in four games (two starts) this season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
He threw for 2,218 yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games (10 starts) as a rookie last season. He was selected by Las Vegas in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
Desmond Ridder, 25, acquired after the injury to O’Connell last month, will serve as backup against the Chiefs (10-1).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
The Raiders are 2-9 entering the AFC West clash.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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