Jimmy Garoppolo injury update Josh McDaniels says Raiders QB

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was ruled out of Sunday's Week 6 matchup with the due to a back injury he suffered in the second quarter on the final drive before the half. The veteran quarterback was taken to a local hospital because of concerns about an "internal i sue," but things have seemingly been trending in a more positive direction.On Monday, Josh McDaniels told reporters that Garoppolo regarding the back injury, via Pro Football Talk. The head coach added that there is still more to "uncover" regarding the injury and was uncertain about his status for Week 7 when they visit the . Still, McDaniels said that "the prognosis is Innis Gaines Jersey a lot better than it otherwise might have been." LV QB #10 CMP%68.0YDs1079TD7INT8YD/Att7.34 Garoppolo suffered the injury in the second quarter on a throw to wideout . Jon Runyan Jersey He was hit by Patriots linebacker on the play and was in noticeable discomfort despite remaining in the game. Las Vegas settled for a field goal on that drive to go into the locker room up 13-3 at halftime and the club then turned to to begin the second half.Up until that injury, Garoppolo had completed 14 of 22 for 162 yards, a touchdown to Meyers, and an interception. In relief, Hoyer was 6 of 10 for 102 yards as the Raiders notched the 21-17 win over New England to move to 3-3 on the season. Garoppolo signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the this offseason after spending the last few years with the . Throughout his career, injuries have been a major piece of Garoppolo's story, and he has played Steven Wirtel Jersey 15 or more games in just two of his six seasons as the full-time starter with the Niners. Last season, Garoppolo appeared in 11 games for San Francisco before suffering a season-ending foot injury that famously thrust into the starting spot for the club. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Za'Darius Smith Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce Preston Smith Jersey sing your subscription. This season, Garoppolo was 2-2 in his four starts and had completed 68.8% of his pa ses with an 82.6 pa ser rating coming into Week 6. He also averaged 229.3 pa sing yards per game and had six pa sing touchdowns to go with seven interceptions. If Garoppolo is sidelined, it doesn't sound like it would be for as long as initially feared by the team. Still, McDaniels would then be faced with the decision of either starting Hoyer or turning to rookie fourth-round pick .