Backup quarterbacks already seeing a lot of action and most have been winning
Backup quarterbacks are seeing plenty of action and several are having success. The way NFL players are going down at an alarming rate, more teams will likely need reliable QBs to stay competitive. Lamar Jackson became the latest quarterback to go down Sunday. His status is uncertain after he suffered an ankle injury in Baltimore’s 24-18 home victory over Tennessee. Jaxson Dart already went down for the season. Jayden Daniels has missed the past two games.
Baker Mayfield is out at least a few weeks. Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray each missed a start and Caleb Williams has missed two.
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McIlroy closes on Chacarra after Abu Dhabi third place
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