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Raiders Rumors: Brian Hoyer Is QB1 vs. Bears over Aidan O'Connell with Garoppolo Out

With Jimmy Garoppolo officially out, the Las Vegas Raiders will start veteran signal caller Brian Hoyer over rookie Aidan O'Connell on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Garoppolo injured his back on the Raiders' final drive of the first half last week against the New England Patriots and was taken to the hospital by ambulance to get a scan for an internal injury.

Hoyer came on the in the second half of the 21-17 victory and played relatively well, completing six passes for 102 yards and led the Raiders on a couple of field goal drives.