Garoppolo Exits Raiders-Patriots Game With Back Injury, Status Unclear For Next Week

Garoppolo was taken to a local hospital during the game for evaluation of a back injury.
He did not play in the second half and backup Brian Hoyer took over at quarterback.
The Raiders held on to defeat the Patriots 21-17 for their 500th regular season win.
Garoppolo's injury prognosis is better than initially feared but his status is unclear for next week's game.
If Garoppolo can't play, the Raiders will have to decide between Hoyer and rookie Aidan O'Connell at quarterback.