The Las Vegas Raiders are struggling this season, currently sitting at 2-7 after losing five consecutive games. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce has been appointed full-time, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers was drafted at No. 13 overall. The team is also dealing with the absence of starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who suffered a broken thumb and was placed on injured reserve.

O'Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks, with a potential return in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite his injury, O'Connell showed promise earlier in the season, and if he can regain his form, he could be a valuable asset for fantasy managers in the playoffs.