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ArticleA Brief Refresher on the Emergency Quarterback Rules
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J.J. McCarthy was the emergency quarterback... The emergency quarterback is technically inactive on game day. That's why their name comes out as part of the inactive list ninety minutes before game time. He must be designated as the emergency quarterback as part of that list. The emergency quarterback can only enter the game in the event that the #1 and #2 quarterback are deemed unavailable for play, whether due to injury or disqualification.
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McCarthy serves as Vikings' emergency QB with strict activation rules.

Designated as emergency quarterback for Vikings; technically inactive on game day and listed on the inactive list ninety minutes before game time. Can only enter the game if both the starting quarterback and backup are deemed unavailable due to injury or disqualification; cannot be used for performance-based reasons.

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