Trivia
Trivia for December 15, 2022
Question
With Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo out, the 49ers are down to rookie Brock Purdy at quarterback, hoping he can lead a playoff run. Who was the last other third-string quarterback who won a playoff game? The player was a fifth-round pick, winning a playoff game 11 years ago.
Answer
T.J. Yates. In 2011, the Texans started with Matt Schaub, then started Matt Leinart in Week 11. Yates took over for the final month of the season, with Houston winning the AFC South. The Texans beat Cincinnati 31-10 in a first-round playoff games.