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Ranking backup NFL quarterbacks for the 2025 season

When Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went down because of a turf toe injury in the middle of the Cincinnati's 31-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday, it hurt the Bengals' chances in that game and going forward. But it could have been a lot worse -- they could have a QB2 much worse than Jake Browning.

In the world of backup quarterbacks, the Bengals are in pretty good shape. Having a capable No. 2 option is the type of thing that doesn't matter much until it matters a lot.