The San Francisco 49ers' dilemma of both quarterbacks getting hurt in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles without another replacement has led to a new rule.
’ dilemma from the NFC Championship in January has led the NFL to approve a rule change before the 2023 season. Philadelphia Eagles
Purdy was forced back into the game despite not having the ability to throw the ball, so the Eagles simply teed off on the 49ers’ run game which was a simple defensive call. They waltzed to the Super Bowl, while San Francisco had nothing they could do to put up more of a fight. This season, though, the NFL has a way of alleviating that situation for teams if it happens on game day.
"Each club may also designate one emergency third quarterback from its 53-play Active/Inactive List who will be eligible to be activated during the game, if the club’s first two quarterbacks on its game day Active List are not able to participate in the game due to injury or disqualification ."
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