After leading his Jacksonville Jaguars to a last-minute comeback against the Oakland Raiders, quarterback Gardner Minshew had to expect to receive some flak from opposing fans.
The Raiders faithful, often known as ‘The Black Hole' let Minshew know how they felt after the rookie quarterback ruined the Raiders last home game in Oakland before moving to Las Vegas next year.
“I probably saw more middle fingers today than I have in my whole life. They have a good time, man. It was fun to ruin that for them,” Minshew said.
Raiders fans have been known as one of the most passionate, demonstrative fanbases in the NFL and after the heartbreaking loss, one cannot expect things to change.
Minshew, a rookie quarterback out of Washington State, has become a sort of phenomenon in his first NFL season. Prior to today's win, the 2019 sixth round pick has played in 11 games for the Jaguars completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 2594 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.
The Jags comeback win on Sunday was highlighted by two fourth quarter touchdowns from Minshew to receiver Chris Conley in the last 5:15 of the game.
The mustached rookie ended the game completing 17 of his 29 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns with five carries for 27 yards on the ground.
With the loss, the Oakland Raiders fall to 6-8 on the season and while the team has yet to be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, things aren't looking great for Oakland and second-year head coach Jon Gruden.
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