Jimmy Garoppolo exits with back injury, Brian Hoyer enters as Raiders lead Patriots

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo exited with a back injury against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:

Backup Brian Hoyer took over in the second half after Garoppolo wasn’t on the sidelines with the team when the third quarter started. The team ruled him out for the rest of the game.
Garoppolo played the entire first half, but took a hard hit on the Raiders’ final drive. Per the broadcast, the quarterback was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated.
Hoyer, who hadn’t attempted a pass since 2022 with the Patriots, inherited…