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Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo leaves with back injury against Patriots, doubtful to return

Pittsburgh Steelers v Las Vegas Raiders LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo injured his back in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Garoppolo was listed by the Raiders as doubtful to return in the second half. Brian Hoyer took his place.

Rookie Aidan O’Connell is the emergency quarterback should Hoyer also get injured.

Garoppolo played the entire first half as the Raiders took a 13-3 lead. He was 14 of 22 for 162 yards with a touchdown and interception.

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