Aidan O’Connell's hopes of solidifying his role as starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders were dashed due to a thumb injury sustained in a 20-15 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.

O’Connell was injured while attempting a long pass, leading to a difficult game for the Raiders, who struggled with turnovers. Gardner Minshew, who replaced O’Connell, also faced challenges, throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble.

With the Raiders now at 2-5 and leading the league in turnovers, both O’Connell and Minshew expressed frustration over the team's performance, emphasizing the need to improve ball security and regroup for upcoming games.