The Eagles and Giants realized the significance of getting a succesful backup quarterback in Week 16.
Let’s take a more in-depth take a look at Kenny Pickett, Drew Lock and the remainder of Sunday’s worst quarterback performances.
Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett
Most quarterbacks would give something to have been in Pickett’s place. Gifted a protection that compelled 5 turnovers and the league’s greatest speeding assault, the Eagles backup quarterback had the whole lot anybody might have to win a soccer sport after coming in for injured starter Jalen Hurts (concussion) within the first quarter.
As a substitute, Pickett reminded everybody why the Steelers had seen sufficient after two seasons in Philadelphia’s 36-33 loss to the Commanders (10-5).
The third-year quarterback completed the sport 14-of-24 for 143 yards (six yards per try), one landing and one interception whereas additionally being sacked thrice for a lack of 25 yards.
It is not precisely stunning that the Eagles (12-3) want Hurts to have the ability to win the Tremendous Bowl. However Pickett’s underwhelming efficiency erodes any considered a 2017 repeat when Philly gained Tremendous Bowl LII with backup quarterback Nick Foles.
Giants quarterback Drew Lock
Two weeks after beginning 0-of-8 in opposition to the Saints (5-9) in a 14-11 loss, Lock laid one other egg in opposition to the Falcons (8-7) in a 34-7 trouncing.
Making his third begin this season, Lock was 22-of-39 of 210 yards (5.4 yards per try), one landing and two interceptions.
His two picks have been pricey, with the Falcons returning each for touchdowns.
Lock bore extra accountability for the primary when he stared down huge receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and ignored Jessie Bates, arguably the league’s greatest security, who jumped the route and returned the interception 55 yards for a landing.
