Report: Raiders' Garoppolo won't play vs. Bears due to back injury
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo won't play in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears due to a back injury, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Brian Hoyer replaced Garoppolo after he was injured in the second quarter of last week's win over the New England Patriots.
Either Hoyer or rookie Aidan O'Connell - who filled in for Garoppolo in the Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers due to a concussion - will start against the Bears.
Garoppolo was taken to hospital for precautionary tests, but Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said Monday that the 31-year-old "dodged a big bullet" regarding internal injuries, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com.
"The prognosis is a lot better than it might have otherwise been," McDaniels added.
The Bears could also be without their top quarterback for the Week 7 matchup, as Justin Fields is doubtful to play because of a dislocated thumb. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is in line to start.
Garoppolo, who joined the Raiders this past offseason on a three-year free-agent deal to replace longtime starter Derek Carr, has struggled when on the field this year.
The veteran's eight interceptions lead the NFL, while his QBR of 48.4 ranks 19th among 33 qualifying quarterbacks.
Hoyer completed six of 10 passes for 102 yards as the Raiders won their second straight game to improve to 3-3 last weekend.