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Mariota will handle backup duties for Sunday's game against the Jets, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Nathan Peterman had been handling the backup job behind Derek Carr since Week 8, but Mariota will get the opportunity Sunday. It's unclear if Mariota has taken over as the team's No. 2 option for good or if this is just an isolated occurrence.

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