"To support the players" means to provide encouragement, help, or assistance to the individuals who are participating in a sport, game, or activity. Full definition
And there are plenty of supporting players on hand who help make this a better movie than it has any right to be. (deseretnews.com)
Much of that is missing here and we are reduced down to numerous hospital workers as supporting players which makes each death less personal. (paulstriptothemovies.com)
With so little games that support players with sight and other health complications. (gamenguide.com)