Report: Raiders starting Hoyer vs. Bears with Garoppolo sidelined

The Las Vegas Raiders are starting veteran Brian Hoyer over rookie Aidan O'Connell in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, a source told The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Hoyer filled in for Garoppolo after the latter exited last week's victory over the New England Patriots due to a back injury. However, O'Connell replaced an injured Garoppolo earlier in the season, entering during a Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Hoyer ended the Week 6 win over New England with six completions on 10 attempts for 102 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

The 38-year-old journeyman has made 40 starts over his lengthy career, winning 16 of them. He's also thrown for 53 touchdowns to 35 interceptions.

The 3-3 Raiders will catch a break Sunday as they'll avoid Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who is out with a thumb injury. Instead, Las Vegas will face undrafted quarterback Tyson Bagent.

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