Josh Dobbs to remain Vikings’ starting QB vs. Raiders in Week 14 despite four-interception game before bye

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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t rule out a quarterback change entering the team’s Week 13 bye. But he’s sticking with Joshua Dobbs for at least one more game, telling reporters Wednesday that Dobbs will start Sunday’s Week 14 matchup with the Raiders.

Dobbs is coming off arguably the worst game of his NFL career, throwing four interceptions in a 12-10 loss to the Bears on “Monday Night Football.” He also leads all QBs with 17 turnovers on the 2023 season, including his eight games with the Cardinals.

But his performance in his first three games with the team quickly made him a fan favorite, catapulting Minnesota back into the playoff conversation. Acquired via trade on Halloween, the journeyman totaled five touchdowns in that span, including three as a rusher. He also did that without No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who’s set to return from a lingering hamstring injury on Sunday.

Dobbs initially took…

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Author : Cody Benjamin

Publish date : 2023-12-06 18:30:08

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