NFL Christmas Day Games Feature Backup Quarterbacks Amid Key Injuries
Three Christmas Day NFL games will feature backup quarterbacks due to multiple injuries among starters. The matchups include the Cowboys versus Commanders, Lions versus Vikings, and Chiefs versus Broncos.
The Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson at quarterback after injuries sidelined both Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota. Minnesota Vikings will start Max Brosmer following an injury to J.J. McCarthy. Kansas City Chiefs are set to start Chris Oladokun after Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew suffered ACL injuries. The Denver Broncos are projected to start Bo Nix at quarterback as they contend for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Detroit Lions need to win their remaining two games and rely on Green Bay losing twice to secure the final NFC wild-card spot. The Dallas–Washington game is described mainly for bragging rights, as both teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
