The Raiders could look to Aidan O'Connell at quarterback after Gardner Minshew suffered a broken collarbone in last week's loss to the Broncos.
However, O'Connell has been on the IR since October with a broken thumb. The original time frame for his return was estimated at 4-6 weeks.
Will the former Purdue QB take snaps on Friday?
Update on Aidan O'Connell's injury
O'Connell is well on his way to returning to the Raiders. He suffered a broken thumb and was on IR, but…he's ready to go again.
The are preparing to start Aidan O'Connell at QB on Friday against the per source.
O'Connell has been on IR since breaking his thumb in Week 7, returning to practice Monday and getting first-team reps. As long as the week goes well, it's AOC time again.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
One point to remember: O'Connell was the quarterback last season when the Raiders beat the Chiefs in one of their two meetings.
Raiders quarterback depth chart
After the Minshew injury, the Raiders only have Desmond Ridder at quarterback.