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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a concussion in Week 3's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Due to it, he was placed in the concussion protocol and wasn't cleared to play in Week 4.
Rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell started for the Raiders in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers and didn't play well. The Raiders are now 1-3 to start the season and need Garoppolo back.
Will the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback play in Week 5? Let's take a look at his situation.
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Jimmy Garoppolo Injury Update for Fantasy Football
As per the latest updates, Jimmy Garoppolo is still in the concussion protocol. However, it is expected that he will be cleared to play against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
This season, no player has been able to play the next game after suffering a concussion, and Garoppolo suffered the same fate. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson also missed a game after getting placed in the concussion protocol. Teams around the league do not want to risk the players' health after what happened to Tua Tagovailoa last season and are taking extra care of players after concussions.
The Raiders could be out of the playoff race if they lose again next week, which is why Garoppolo will likely suit up to lead his team against a strong opponent.
Jimmy Garoppolo Fantasy Football Outlook
Garoppolo led his team to a big win over the Denver Broncos in Week 1, but since then, the Raiders have lost three straight games. The 31-year-old quarterback signed a three-year $72.75 deal with the Raiders in the offseason, but now doubts have begun to creep in about him.
In three games this season, Garoppolo has thrown for 709 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions, for a passer rating of 81.4. He is averaging 236.3 yards per game and 7.54 yards per attempt.
With 46.3 points through his first four games, the Raiders quarterback is ranked #25 among quarterbacks in PPR scoring leagues. There are concerns about Davante Adams'(shoulder) availability for Week 5, which could make things more difficult for Jimmy Garoppolo.
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