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Gardner Minshew has been demoted to backup quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders as Aidan O'Connell has been named the starter for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Minshew's performance has been underwhelming, especially in the last two games where he struggled without top receiver Davante Adams, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury. The decision to bench Minshew comes after a competitive week of practice where he was vying for the starting role.
- Minshew's performance has declined, leading to his benching.
- O'Connell will start in Week 6 against Pittsburgh.
- Davante Adams' injury has impacted Minshew's play.
Gardner Minshew | QB
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- Minshew went 2-3 as a starter with a completion rate of 70.7%.
- He threw four touchdowns but also had five interceptions.
- His recent performances were particularly poor without Davante Adams.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
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- O'Connell has been named the starter for Week 6.
- He will have to perform well, potentially without Davante Adams.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders are making a quarterback change to spark their offense.
- The status of Davante Adams remains uncertain, which could affect the team's performance.