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Amidst a slow start to the season for the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Antonio Pierce will have a quarterback fight to choose who is under center versus the Pittsburgh Steelers today.
Per The Athletic's Vic Tafur, Gardner Minshew, who began the very first 5 video games of the season, will take on backup Aidan O'Connell today to figure out the Raiders' Week 6 starter.
Minshew tattooed a two-year, $25 million agreement with Las Vegas this offseason after a strong season with the Indianapolis Colts. He's been proficient at times this season, finishing 70.7 percent of his passes for 1,014 passing backyards and 4 goals, however has actually likewise tossed 5 interceptions, consisting of 2 on Sunday versus the Denver Broncos– among which was returned for a 100-yard choice 6.
After Minshew's 2 interceptions recently, O'Connell came in for him in the 3rd quarter and tossed for 94 lawns and an interception. He likewise played in the subsiding minutes of a loss to the Carolina Panthers and had 82 passing lawns and a goal.
O'Connell began 10 video games his novice year, tossing for 2,218 backyards, 12 goals and 7 interceptions while leading the Raiders to a 5-5 surface after a 3-5 start to the season.
Minshew won an offseason quarterback fight, offering him the beginning task to begin the season.
According to Tafur, Minshew has a minor edge over O'Connell since of his movement. The Raiders have actually currently enabled Minshew to be sacked 15 times so far, and that number might just get even worse with a quarterback who can't navigate around the pocket.
Due to the fact that Minshew is beginning with a lead in the quarterback race, it might be harder for O'Connell to make the beginning task, however he'll bring his best shot beginning Wednesday.
