Raiders Choose Brian Hoyer as Starting QB for Week 7.

By Babita Singh

NFL NEWS 

The Las Vegas Raiders have chosen Brian Hoyer as the starting quarterback for their Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears. 

Starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo won't play due to a back injury sustained in Week 6. 

The Raiders considered Hoyer and Aiden O'Connell as potential replacements for Jimmy G throughout the week. 

Aiden O'Connell's first career start in Week 4 didn't result in a Raiders victory, while Hoyer helped secure a win over New England last weekend. 

The Chicago Bears will also have a backup quarterback, Tyson Bagent, replacing the injured Justin Fields. 

The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET in Chicago on Sunday. 

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