Easton Stick will make his first NFL start Thursday against the Raiders. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A lot can change over the course of an NFL season and Thursday's contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers is a fantastic example of that.
Jimmy Garoppolo and Justin Herbert, the team's starters in Week 1, are out. In Week 15, the game will be decided by fourth-round rookie Aidan O'Connell and first-time NFL starter Easton Stick. The Raiders opted to go with O'Connell over Garoppolo after the team's season tanked. Stick is filling in for Herbert, who will miss the rest of the year with a finger injury.
It's a big opportunity for both players. O'Connell is fighting to prove he is a prospect worth developing. Stick could extend his playing career significantly if he puts up solid numbers in relief of Herbert.
Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and injuries during Thursday Night Football in Week 15.
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The game is over. It's finally over. The Raiders won 63-21.
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Chargers TD, Easton Stick to Quentin Johnson. Six touchdowns to go.
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At least the Chargers' Congressman is having fun.
Chargers score a second touchdown!
As the Member of Congress representing where the Los Angeles Chargers will be headquartered, I just want to say we have the Raiders right where we want them right now. We are on the way to a 50 point comeback in the 4th quarter. #KeepTheFaith. https://t.co/ltZ9EMJkb1
O'Connell is the 3rd quarterback this season to throw 3 TD passes over 10 air yards in the first half of a game this season. The others were Josh Allen (Week 4) and Dak Prescott (Week 8).
It's been an historic first-half performance by the Raiders tonight.
#Raiders score 5 TDs on offense in 1st half of a game for first time since 10/29/1972 in 45-17 win over the Rams. 3 TD passes for Daryle Lamonica and TD runs by Clarence Davis and Charlie Smith
Tonight, the first ever all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate the game. It also will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew. #InspireChangepic.twitter.com/KBBwOaQDs0
In an @NFL first, an all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate tonight’s game. It also will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew, with one on the field and two in the replay booth. pic.twitter.com/gy1XY5hDeF
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