Rookie Aidan O'Connell is expected to start over Jimmy Garoppolo, another big move after the Raiders fired their head coach and GM Tuesday.
The Raiders' decision to make O'Connell their starting quarterback not only comes on the heels of the team dismissing its two lead decision-makers, but it also comes after one of the worst outings of Garoppolo's career. He completed just 10 of 21 passes for 126 yards with an interception and was sacked six times in the Raiders' 23-14 loss to theGaroppolo has struggled in his first season with Las Vegas after he signed a three-year, $72.75 million contract during the offseason.
Sunday's game against the Giants will also mark Antonio Pierce's first as the Raiders' interim coach. Pierce joined McDaniels' staff as linebackers coach last season and, in his head coaching debut, Pierce will face the team for which he played five NFL seasons. The Raiders also dismissed offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi and will replace him with quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for the rest of the season, NFL Media reported.Detroit Lions vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Prediction, odds, picksVikings QB Kirk Cousins suffered Achilles tear, MRI confirmsDetroit Lions vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Prediction, odds, picksVikings QB Kirk Cousins suffered Achilles tear, MRI confirmsFOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.
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