Raiders Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo Cleared to Play Against Lions After Back Injury

Jimmy Garoppolo's return pivotal for Raiders' playoff hopes, despite season-long struggle with injury and interceptions.

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who has struggled with multiple injuries this season, was cleared to return in time for the Raiders' crucial game against the Detroit Lions.
Garoppolo missed six quarters due to a back injury he acquired during the first half of the Raiders' victory over the New England Patriots, with Brian Hoyer playing in his absence.
Garoppolo's return is seen as vital to the Raiders' playoff hopes, even though he has thrown a league-high eight interceptions this season while also dealing with a back injury and a concussion.
The Raiders are currently 3-4, and a loss in the upcoming game would severely damage their chances of making the postseason. A win, on the other hand, would bring them back to a .500 record.
In five games played, Garoppolo has completed 68% of his passes for 1,079 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions, resulting in a 3-2 record.