As they complete their Week 10 bye, the Raiders will not be changing their starting quarterback.

Head coach Antonio Pierce said during his Wednesday press conference that Minshew will remain the team’s starter for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.

“Look, when we brought Gardner in, we obviously expected the play we’ve seen in the past. And at some point, you have to trust a man“, Pierce said. “There were times, obviously, with turnovers and other things that happened where we made the decision to either put him on the bench or give him to another quarterback -back.

“But this week I felt like Gardner gave us the best opportunity to move forward. And he has every chance of going there and making us win.

Minshew has totaled 1,501 yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions in eight games this season, also losing four fumbles. Minshew was benched for quarterback Aidan O’Connell, but the second-year QB then suffered a broken thumb that placed him on injured reserve.

Las Vegas recently signed Desmond Ridder, who was an option to start. But with a new offensive player in Scott Turner, the Raiders will stick with Minshew.

Pierce said “everyone around him” had to help give Minshew the confidence he needed.

“It starts with the staff, starts with myself,” Pierce said. “Believe it first – let him know, man, go out there and let it go. Let it go.

“What do we have to lose at this point? RIGHT? (We are) 2-7. So whatever is behind is us behind us. I look forward to whatever comes my way.