Who are all these NFL backup QBs? A closer look at the record number of fill-ins set to start in Week 14

The 2023 NFL season has certainly been a weird one. From Aaron Rodgers going down on the New York Jets’ first drive of the season to C.J. Stroud’s breakout rookie campaign which may land the Houston Texans in the postseason, the past few months have been full of surprises. 

One of the main takeaways through the first 14 weeks is the amount of quarterback injuries. Over half of the NFL has had to play their backup quarterbacks this year for one reason or another. Here in Week 14, it’s possible nine backup quarterbacks could start — and that’s not including players like Will Levis, Zach Wilson or Aidan O’Connell. If those nine backup quarterbacks do start, it will be the most in a non regular-season finale since Week 14 of 2013 — exactly 10 years — per Action Network’s “The Favorites” podcast.

Just this Thursday night, we saw our 53rd different quarterback get a start. By week’s end, that number could be up to 55. So, who are these people? Let’s take a look at the backups who could be starters in Week 14, starting with two who played on Thursday night. 

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2023-12-08 21:08:19

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