Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell will be sidelined for the time being.
The second-year quarterback broke his thumb in the first quarter of the Raiders' 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
O'Connell's injury occurred when Rams safety Cam Carle struck the quarterback's hand as he attempted a deep pass.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell attempts to throw a pass during the first half on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California, but Los Angeles Rams safety Cam Karl tries to block the pass. He held out his hand. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
“It was very disappointing. I was really looking forward to today and this opportunity, so it was definitely tough to have it cut off like that,” O'Connell said.
O'Connell tried to hold on and stay in the game, but his thumb was numb.
“I tried to play third down and then I tried to throw it and it didn't feel very good, so I tried to go for it and oh, I didn't feel good,” O'Connell added.
According to multiple reports, O'Connell has been placed on IR and is expected to miss four to six weeks, but has a chance to return this season.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
O'Connell lost the battle for starting quarterback to veteran Gardner Minshew in training camp. But after five games, head coach Antonio Pierce benched Minshew, leaving O'Connell in charge.
O'Connell, who made his first start last week on October 13th against the Pittsburgh Steelers, had 27 of 40 hits for 227 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Raiders' 32-13 loss.
O'Connell completed 6 of 10 passes for 52 yards before injuring his thumb against the Rams.
Minshew replaced O'Connell, but completed 44 percent of his passes for 154 yards, threw three interceptions and lost a fumble.
This season, Minshew has thrown four touchdowns against eight interceptions in six games.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell attempts a pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
It also doesn't help that top receiver Davante Adams is no longer with the team after being traded to the New York Jets in last week's blockbuster trade.
The Raiders lost to the Rams, dropping to 2 wins and 5 losses, their third straight loss.
Their next game is Sunday at home against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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