Jimmy Garoppolo

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell collected his first win in his second career start against the New York Giants last week. O'Connell completed 16 of 25 passes for 209 yards and no interceptions. With O'Connell at the helm, the ceiling for the Raiders offense is higher than it was with Jimmy Garoppolo. The Giants proved an easy matchup for the rookie quarterback, but their next opponent may not be so forgiving. The Raiders take on the New York Jets this week. The Jets have allowed ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) will start against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. The veteran QB missed the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears with a back injury but is ready to go for MNF. The combination of Brian Hoyer and Aidan O'Connell under center was ineffective, to say the least, while Garoppolo was out. His return should raise the floor of all Raiders' skill players. [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) has been ruled out for the Week 7 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The veteran quarterback will miss his second game of the season after he sat out in Week 4 while in concussion protocol. Garoppolo hasn't practiced all week as he continues to deal with back soreness. Luckily, it sounds like a somewhat minor injury as Garoppolo is expected to return in Week 8. In the meantime, Brian Hoyer will likely be under center versus the Bears this ... [Read More]

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to be cautious with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) after he was injured in the Week 6 win over his former team, the New England Patriots. Garoppolo is undergoing follow-up tests on Monday after he was taken to a local hospital on Sunday night, according to a source. The evaluation is ongoing and the Raiders believe it's too early to conclude anything about Jimmy G's status for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. We'll keep a close eye on the ... [Read More]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell started in place of Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. O'Connell had a decent NFL but struggled early and often in the contest. The rookie quarterback finished the game with 238 passing yards, a rushing touchdown, an interception, and two fumbles lost. O'Connell got into the end zone early on a tush push, taking a goal line carry away from running back Josh Jacobs for the first touchdown of his career. The 25-year-old showed ... [Read More]