Backup QB rankings for NFL playoff teams: Chiefs’ Carson Wentz headlines emergency options for postseason

Star quarterbacks often drive the conversation regarding the NFL’s annual race for the Lombardi Trophy. But injuries are an even steadier part of the football conversation, as evidenced by late-year ailments to starters like Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa and Anthony Richardson.

Which brings us to an oft-overlooked but all-important question: How might this year’s playoff contenders fare without their top passers? And which teams are best-suited to survive an injury under center?

Here, we’re ranking all the backup quarterbacks for the current projected playoff teams: