Matt Cassel injury update: Chiefs QB ruled out, Brady Quinn to start Week 6

Brady Quinn over Matt Cassel as Chiefs starter vs. Raiders

Fresh off their bye week, the Kansas City Chiefs are prepared to roll with Brady Quinn as their starting quarterback in Week 8 against Oakland, according to Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.

Quinn took the reigns to open Week 6 after starter Matt Cassel suffered a concussion the previous game, but was hardly effective in a 38-10 loss to Tampa Bay. Though Cassel resumed non-contact drills during his team's bye week, the veteran signal caller is not expected to be cleared for a full practice until this week, leading the organization to make the safe choice in Quinn.

Set to make his second straight start for the Chiefs, the 27-year-old Quinn completed 22-of-38 passes for 180 yards and two interceptions against the Bucs, but may still have a viable shot to stay on the field if he can put forth a big effort against the Raiders. Cassel's unfortunate concussion clearly opened the door for the former first-round pick to get a crack at the job, although he will need to fare much better than he did in Week 6 to have any chance at unseating Cassel long term.

Matt Cassel injury: Chiefs QB ruled out, Brady Quinn will start

Brady Quinn will make his first start since 2009 for the Chiefs as Matt Cassel recovers from a concussion.

Matt Cassel injury: Chiefs QB yet to be cleared

Matt Cassel is out of Wednesday's practice and his status for Sunday is still up in the air