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NFL: The Insiders on Gardner Minshew

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Since 2019, in games where the quarterback does not start, but does play. Gardner Minshew, 125 completions, most in the NFL. Over 1,300 yards just in those games where he's coming in mid-game in relief. Most in the NFL. Eight passing touchdowns, second most in the NFL. 65 passing first downs, second most.
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Minshew's relief stats since 2019 rank elite across completions, yards, and deep ball accuracy.

Since 2019, in games where Minshew does not start but enters mid-game in relief, he leads the NFL with 125 completions and over 1,300 yards; he ranks second in passing touchdowns (8) and passing first downs (65), and leads the NFL with 16 completions of 20+ yards. When entering as a backup with no pressure, he represents the best version of himself and poses a historic threat to opposing defenses.

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