Backup quarterbacks had a big day Sunday.

Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota were sharp in leading their teams to lopsided wins as fill-in starters. Mac Jones overcame a costly turnover and engineered a game-winning final drive.

Wentz was 14 of 20 for 173 yards and two touchdowns in Minnesota’s 48-10 rout over Cincinnati. He looked comfortable in Kevin O’Connell’s offense, avoided mistakes, withstood pressure and played more like the guy who finished third in NFL MVP voting in 2017 than a journeyman making a start with his sixth team in six seasons.

With J.J. McCarthy sidelined by an ankle injury, Wentz had an opportunity to live out a childhood dream playing for his favorite team. He made the most of it, posting a 129.8 passer rating - the second-highest of his career -

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