Brian Hoyer (QB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Brian Hoyer has not only successfully taken over since Jay Cutler went down, but he’s played well enough to the point Bears fans are clamoring for him to hold the job even upon Cutler’s return to health. There’s a pretty good chance those cries won’t get any quieter after Week 7, either. The Bears will rekindle their rivalry with the Packers this Thursday night in what could turn into a high-scoring game despite the usual lack of offense we see on short weeks. Against the Jaguars in Week 6, Hoyer made it four straight games in which he threw for at least 300 yards. He didn’t throw for any scores against Jacksonville, which capped his point total at a paltry 11.08, but he is still playing really well overall.

Consequently, the Packers have simply not been able to stop the pass despite being first in the league at stopping the run. Green Bay ranks 24th in passing yards allowed, surrendering 275 yards per game. Even if the Packers jump ahead in this one, Hoyer and the Bears will be throwing a lot in an attempt to come from behind. Either way you go, this is suiting up for Hoyer to be a perfect QB2 streamer.