Initial thoughts on Raiders starting quarterback Brian Hoyer at
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The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly starting backup quarterback Brian Hoyer instead of rookie Aidan O’Connell at the Chicago Bears on Sunday
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Bears' next opponent: Raiders beat Patriots 21-17 behind backup QB Brian Hoyer - Chicago Sun-Times
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Former Michigan State football QB Brian Hoyer comes in relief to lead Raiders to win
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Aidan O'Connell ready for promotion as Raiders' starting QB - ESPN
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Raiders coach won't say which QB will start vs. Bears - Chicago Sun-Times
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Aidan O'Connell or Brian Hoyer? Raiders might make quarterback change
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Jimmy Garoppolo: Las Vegas Raiders QB's status vs. Chicago Bears
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Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Bailey Zappe takes over
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The Raiders Should Cut QB Brian Hoyer After Emergence Of Aidan O'Connell
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Raiders bench Jimmy Garoppolo, rookie Aidan O'Connell to take over starting QB duties
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Raiders' Brian Hoyer Will Start if Jimmy Garoppolo Can't Play: Insider
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Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo out vs. Bears with back injury: report - Chicago Sun-Times
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Raiders Week 8: Brian Hoyer starting again this season is bad decision - Silver And Black Pride