Playing with the starters is overrated. Responding to Justin Fields’ withdrawal from the Bears, the Raiders (Chicago’s opponents this Sunday) responded by announcing Jimmy Garoppolo’s withdrawal, according to information from The Athletic.
The ex-Niners has not recovered from the back injury suffered against the Patriots last Sunday. This is already the second match of the season which will not be started by Jimmy Garoppolo, often subject to physical problems.
Unlike week 4, where Jimmy G was replaced by rookie Aidan O’Connell in a defeat against the Chargers, this time it is Brian Hoyer (38 years old) who should take the reins of the attack. Hoyer, already, finished the match against New England last Sunday, securing the victory.
Against the Bears, Brian Hoyer will try to put an end to a terrible statistic: he has 12 consecutive losses as a starting quarterback. His last victory (still as a starter) dates back 2576 days. It was in 2016 against the Lions… with the Bears.
