Is Jimmy Garoppolo playing today against the Texans?
Jimmy Garoppolo is officially listed as out for the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Houston Texans in Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season. He is currently dealing with a thumb injury and has been unable to practice during the week leading up to the game.
Prior to Week 17, Jimmy Garoppolo started at quarterback in 14 out of the 15 49ers' games this season.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) not expected to start vs. Texans, likely to undergo offseason surgery, per @RapSheet
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Jimmy Garoppolo will not play in Week 17 against the Texans
Jimmy Garoppolo is having an average season for the San Francisco 49ers. He ranks 11th in the NFL with a 53.7 QBR while ranking in the top 15 with 3,494 passing yards and 19 passing touchdowns. More important than personal statistics have been his team's results.
He has been winning games for the 49ers this year while they have enjoyed a recent surge of success.
The 49ers have played to a solid 8-6 record in the 14 games started by Jimmy Garoppolo this year. Even more importantly, they are 5-2 in their last seven games overall.
They currently hold one of the Wild Card spots in the NFC Playoffs but have not yet clinched their spot.
Jimmy Garoppolo met with the media earlier today to discuss his thumb injury and his status ahead of #HOUvsSF. https://t.co/BYtiHhHBT1
With Garoppolo's thumb injury keeping him out of action for the 49ers Week 17 game against the Houston Texans, rookie quarterback trey-lance' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>trey-lance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Trey Lance will start the second game of his career. His first start came back in a Week 5 NFC West divisional loss against the Arizona Cardinals.
Lance was disappointing throwing the ball in the only start of his career. He completed just 15 of his 29 passes for 192 yards and one interception with zero touchdowns.
His rushing was much more effective than his passing as he carried the ball 16 times for 89 rushing yards.
A week prior to his first start, Trey Lance took over at halftime for Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks.
In the second half of that game, he threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for an additional 41 yards.
Trey Lance expected to start vs. Houston
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Athleticism is the major advantage that Trey Lance has over Jimmy Garoppolo. He is a much more effective runner from the quarterback position.
Garoppolo has just 191 rushing yards in his entire career. In limited action during his rookie season alone, Lance already has 137 rushing yards.