Chargers News: LA Week 4 Rival QB Jimmy Garoppolo Ruled Out For Sunday's Match

Could the Bolts take advantage?

The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders for their Week 4 matchup at home. Unfortunately, for the Raiders, they will be without their starting QB, Jimmy Garoppolo, due to a concussion he suffered in their Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Raiders ruled out QB Jimmy Garoppolo for Sunday’s game at the Chargers due to the concussion he suffered vs. the Steelers. Garoppolo practiced in limited fashion Thursday and Friday, but was unable to clear protocol in time for Sunday and is not traveling to Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/0V1eaSJxMn

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2023

The Chargers will either be facing veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O'Connell. 

Hoyer, 37, is a 16-year veteran on his eighth team. He spent most of his time in New England under then-offensive coordinator and current Raider head coach Josh McDaniels. 

As for the rookie O'Connell, he was selected by Las Vegas with the 135th overall pick in the fourth round. He is a former Purdue Boilmarker and has yet to make his NFL debut. 

Regardless, it won't be easy for LA because, let's face it, they always make it hard on themselves. Hopefully, the Bolts and their defense will be able to take advantage and pour it on the Raiders.