Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell suffered a knee injury during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to his being carted off the field. This incident occurred late in the third quarter after a hit from Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. O'Connell had previously returned from a broken thumb injury and was in his second start since coming off injured reserve.
- Aidan O'Connell's injury raises concerns for the Raiders' quarterback situation.
- Desmond Ridder, recently signed, is now the primary backup after O'Connell's injury.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Injury
Week 14
104 pass yards
1 interceptions
- O'Connell was carted off with a knee injury after a hit.
- He had completed 11 of 19 passes for 104 yards with 1 interception before the injury.
Desmond Ridder | QB
Pickup
- Ridder was signed off the Cardinals practice squad and is now the only active QB for the Raiders.
- He will need to step up following O'Connell's injury.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders are facing a quarterback crisis with O'Connell's injury.
- Desmond Ridder's performance will be crucial for the team's success moving forward.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers' defense was impactful, causing injuries to opposing players.
- Calijah Kancey's hit on O'Connell highlights the physical nature of the game.