Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell to start Friday vs. Chiefs

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The Las Vegas Raiders will start quarterback Aidan O'Connell in their Black Friday game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

Head coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, declaring O'Connell ready to play after being sidelined since Week 7 because of a thumb injury.

"We feel good about Aidan. He's been dialed in," Pierce said via a team video. "Obviously, thr