Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels announced on Wednesday morning that the team will sit starting quarterback Derek Carr for the final two games of the season. The Raiders play on Sunday at home against the San Francisco 49ers and in Week 18 at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Backup QB Jarrett Stidham, who was in New England with McDaniels, is set to make his first career start. Also, rookie Chase Garbers will be the No. 2 quarterback and thus Carr will be inactive and done for the season.
Stidham has no career stats and has attempts 61 career passes.