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Backup quarterbacks Carson Wentz, Marcus Mariota and Mac Jones had success in Week 3
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. - photo by AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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.