It’s been a rough year for quarterbacks in the NFL. A record 10 rookies have started at QB across the league thanks to a rash of injuries to incumbent starters and demotions to veterans in Tennessee and Las Vegas.
On Thursday night in Baltimore, both Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson suffered injuries in a high-profile primetime QB showdown. Jackson was able to return to the field, but the Bengals were forced to play Jake Browning, who had previously attempted just one pass in his career.
These backups could be one play away from taking control of a franchise. Which teams are prepared for the unexpected, and which teams are in trouble? Let’s take a look at the next man up for every franchise entering Week 11:
