The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Garoppolo is dealing with what was described by sources as overall back soreness. Garoppolo has not been placed on injured reserve, and head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters the team has said he "dodged a big bullet." There is a real chance Garoppolo is back next week, missing just one start.

Diehards Line: Garoppolo will miss today's game against the Bears with Brian Hoyer earning the start after a Week 6 win over the Patriots in relief against his former team, according to multiple reports. Rookie Aidan O'Connell, who started a game earlier this season when Garoppolo couldn't play due to a concussion, will be the backup.