The Raider Nation is getting its wish granted.
The rookie is getting his shot.
According to NFL Media, rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell will start Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers. Starter Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of the game Saturday because of a concussion he suffered last Sunday night in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A surprise: The #Raiders are expected to start rookie QB Aidan O’Connell against the #Chargers, sources say. With Jimmy Garoppolo out with a concussion, the assumption is that veteran backup Brian Hoyer would start.