Backup quarterbacks had a big day.

Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota were sharp Sunday 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 of Cincinnati. He looked comfortable in Kevin O’Connell’s offense, avoided mistakes, withstood pressure and played more like the guy who finished third in the 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 of 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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