{
  "id": 12124177,
  "title": "Backup quarterbacks already are seeing a lot of action this NFL season and most have been winning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/backup-quarterbacks-already-are-seeing-a-lot-of-action-this-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/05/backup-quarterbacks-already-are-seeing-a-lot-of-action-this-nfl-season-and-most-have-been-winning"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This NFL season, backup quarterbacks are getting ample playing time and several have been successful. Several top quarterbacks have been sidelined with injuries, making backups more important for team success. Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury, Jaxson Dart is out for the season, and several other high-profile QBs have missed time. Backup QBs have been 7-4 in starts this season, including 2-2 in Week 4. Drew Lock and Carson Wentz have also stepped in to win games after entering in the first quarter. Cooper Rush has played for Atlanta, starting the first two games with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. sidelined. Jameis Winston has been impressive as a backup for the Giants, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns in their 36-24 win over Arizona. Tyson Bagent had a career-best 268 passing yards to help the Bears beat the Jets 23-12. Case Keenum also performed well in Chicago's win over the Eagles. The success of backups depends on the team, coaching staff, and the backup's performance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}