Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild-card (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Cook is the first QB in NFL history to make his first start in a playoff game. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Two weeks ago, the Oakland Raiders were heading for the playoffs with MVP candidate Derek Carr at quarterback. Now they’re down to rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook as they prepare for their first postseason game since the 2002 season with a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Cook was named the starter this week after Carr broke his leg on Dec. 24 and backup Matt McGloin injured his shoulder on Sunday.


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