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The week of the backup QB in the NFL kicks off as Sanders, Milton, Minshew, Lock, and Wentz start
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Five NFL backup quarterbacks started games in Week 9: Shedeur Sanders, Carson Wentz, Drew Lock, Anthony Richardson, and Jarrett Minshew. Sanders, Wentz, and Lock took the field for teams in playoff contention. The other two backups also played Week 9 starts for their respective teams.
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