The Las Vegas Raiders benched quarterback Gardner Minshew this past week in their loss to the Carolina Panthers, but have decided to stick by him for at least another week as they take on the Cleveland Browns.
In an abysmal 36-22 loss to the previously winless Panthers, Minshew threw for 214 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before he was pulled from the game. Second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell then stepped in and went 9-of-12 passing for 82 yards and a touchdown in relief.
While head coach Antonio Pierce was non-committal on Minshew in his press conference today, NFL Network’s Ian Rappoport has reported that the Raiders are not turning the page just yet. He will be set to take on the top-tier defense that the Browns field looking for a bounce-back performance.
The Browns, however, will be looking for a bounce-back performance of their own as well after an abysmal loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Who will be the first to bounce back in Week 4?