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Backup QBs Perfect Start

Backup quarterbacks are making a statement this NFL season, with six QBs who didn't start in Week 1 now boasting a perfect 6-0 record.

Through three weeks, the year of the backup quarterback has been remarkable. Vikings' Carson Wentz won at Chicago in Week 2, Seahawks' Drew Lock won at Arizona in Week 2, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. won at Green Bay in Week 3, Giants' Jameis Winston won vs. Titans in Week 3, Washington's Marcus Mariota won vs. Seahawks in Week 6, and Bears' Case Keenum won vs. Eagles in Week 3.

In Week 4, two more backups are expected to make their first starts: Bears' Tyson Bagent vs. the Jets and Buccaneers' Jalon Daniels vs. the Packers. This trend highlights the importance of having multiple reliable quarterbacks on a roster, as game-by-game performance could ultimately determine playoff fate. musojam.blog