They were facing a dynamic offense despite missing half of their starting defenders. On offense, they were not only down their two best linemen but also starting their third-string quarterback, Josh Johnson.
Fortunately, the 10-year veteran who has been with 14 different NFL teams — taking snaps for seven of them — was up to the task.
When he had to step in the previous week against the Philadelphia Eagles, Johnson looked very rusty. Maybe that’s to be expected from a 39-year-old who, before this relief appearance, had attempted just five NFL passes since 2021.