

The Facts: Following up on this week's Team Notes. ... According to reports from NFL Media, Aidan O’Connell will take over as the Raiders starter this week and going forward.
Diehards Line:
A rookie fourth-round pick out of Purdue, O’Connell started the team’s Week 4 road loss to the Chargers. He finished the contest 24-of-39 for 238 yards with an interception and three fumbles. He also rushed for a touchdown. After signing a three-year deal with the Raiders in the offseason, Jimmy Garoppolo did not perform well in his six starts. He failed to reach 200 yards in three of the games, including Monday’s 26-14 loss to Detroit. Garoppolo was 10-of-21 for 126 yards with an interception in that contest. He was also sacked six times. With an interim GM (Champ Kelly), HC (Antonio Pierce) and OC (Bo Hardegree), more changes could come.