The Oakland Raiders have been dealt a major blow as their starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been ruled out for their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears, according to an Associated Press source.
Garoppolo had been dealing with a high ankle sprain since the Raiders’ Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He had been listed as questionable for the game against the Bears, but it appears the injury has not healed enough to allow him to play.
This is a big loss for the Raiders, as Garoppolo has been one of the team’s most reliable players this season. He has thrown for 1,096 yards and seven touchdowns in just four games, and his presence in the huddle has been a major factor in the team’s success.
The Raiders will now turn to backup quarterback Nathan Peterman to lead them against the Bears. Peterman has not seen much action this season, but he is a veteran who has plenty of experience in the NFL. He will need to step up in a big way if the Raiders are to have any chance of winning this game.
The Raiders will also need their defense to step up in Garoppolo’s absence. The Bears have one of the best offenses in the league, and they will be looking to take advantage of the Raiders’ weakened quarterback situation.
It remains to be seen how the Raiders will fare without Garoppolo, but it is clear that they will have a tough task ahead of them. They will need to find a way to win without their star quarterback if they are to remain competitive in the AFC West.
