- Six teams have already used backups — and results couldn’t be more different: Cooper Rush stalled the Falcons until Michael Penix Jr. returned, while Case Keenum kept the Bears’ offense humming — reminding us a smart play‑caller can make a backup look like a starter.
- Some teams are comfortably covered (Joe Flacco in Cincinnati, Mac Jones in San Francisco, Marcus Mariota in Washington), while others would be in real trouble if their QB got hurt (Tommy DeVito, Kyle Allen).
- Biggest storylines to watch: the high-upside but inconsistent group (Trey Lance, Justin Fields), and young talents who could force a promotion (Anthony Richardson, Jalon Daniels, Shedeur Sanders, Spencer Rattler).
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