Backup QB Blues: What It Takes to Make the Grade The 2026 NFL season is underway, and backup quarterbacks are proving themselves more than just insurance policies against starter injuries.
They're often the unsung heroes who keep teams afloat when their top guns are down.
As seen on opening weekend, Sam Darnold's injury in Seattle forced Drew Lock into action, while Kyler Murray's concussion prompted the Vikings to turn to Carson Wentz.