In a perfect season, the fate of a backup quarterback matters little. A healthy starter means taking each and every snap that matters, with his backup only finding the field for meaningless blowout snaps or a Week 18 rest.
The NFL, however, is not perfect. Heartbreaking injuries pop up every season and starting quarterbacks are not immune. The difference between losing out, treading water, and rising above comes down to the replacement. With Hendon Hooker as the lone backup quarterback on the Detroit Lions roster, how would he fare if called upon? Do they have someone that could keep their season afloat?