Dobbs is ESPN's highest-rated QB of the week
Anyone who watched Joshua Dobbs' performance against the Atlanta Falcons doesn't need advanced statistics to know how impressive it was. But according to ESPN's total quarterback rating, Dobbs was the best passer in the league on Sunday.
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By Anthony Bettin
Vikings legends react to QB Josh Dobbs' comeback win: "Very impressed"
Minnesota Vikings fans and players alike are celebrating after backup quarterback Josh Dobbs - who is still getting to know his teammates' names - orchestrated a comeback victory Sunday.
There were also plenty of reactions from Vikings legends, including Tommy Kramer, Warren Moon and more.
See all the reactions here.
By Cole Premo
Vikings fans optimistic after exciting win that featured 2 quarterback debuts: "It's classic Minnesota"
It was a full house at Shakopee Bowl on Sunday afternoon, where fans were excited and anxious to see a brand newVikingsquarterback debut, but little did they know they were going to see two new quarterbacks perform.
Eyes were glued to the dozens of TVs wrapped around the walls of the bar as they watched rookie Jaren Hall start the game andleave just minutes into the first quarter, which sent fans hopes for the season into question again.
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By Marielle Mohs
Video recap: Dobbs leads Minnesota to victory
By Cole Premo
Vikings beat Falcons 31-28
The Falcons' last-minute Hail Mary fell short, and the Vikings win 31-28.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings take 31-28 lead over Falcons
Joshua Dobbs converted a do-or-die 4th and 7 with his legs, then a few plays later threw the go-ahead touchdown to Brandon Powell.
The Vikings lead the Falcons 31-28 with 22 seconds left.
By Anthony Bettin
Falcons take 28-24 lead just before 2-minute warning
The Falcons have taken the lead in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. They lead the Vikings 28-24 just before the two-minute warning.
Running back Tyler Allgeier scored the go-ahead TD.
A penalty pushed the extra point attempt back, but kicker Younghoe Koo made it easily.
By Anthony Bettin
Cam Akers ruled out
The Vikings announced running back Cam Akers will miss the rest of Sunday's game with an ankle injury.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings take first lead of day on Greg Joseph field goal
The Vikings scored three points off of Byron Murphy Jr.'s interception. Greg Joseph's field goal gives Minnesota its first lead of the day, 24-21.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings get ball right back on Byron Murphy Jr. pick
Right after scoring the tying touchdown, the Vikings got the ball right back when Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a Taylor Heinicke pass.
By Anthony Bettin
Dobbs rushes for 2nd TD of day, Vikings tie Falcons 21-21
In his first game as a Viking, QB Joshua Dobbs has a passing and rushing touchdown.
Dobbs turned a first down scramble into a score. A successful two-point conversion tied the game at 21-21.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings force Falcons fumble
The Vikings forced a fumble by rookie running back Bijan Robinson and managed to recover it in Falcons territory.
They trail 21-13 with an opportunity to score after the turnover.
By Anthony Bettin
Falcons take 21-13 lead on 60-yard TD
Tight end Jonnu Smith burned the Vikings on a 60-yard touchdown catch and the Falcons have a 21-13 lead.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings cut Falcons lead to 14-13 with field goal
A promising offensive drive by the Vikings once again stalled in the red zone. A Greg Joseph field goal netted them 3 points. They trail the Falcons 14-13.
By Anthony Bettin
Koo's 4th field goal gives Falcons 14-10 lead over Vikings
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is 4/4 on field goals in Sunday's game. After his latest, the Falcons lead the Vikings 14-10.
By Anthony Bettin
Dobbs has 2nd turnover on 1st drive of 2nd half
The Vikings got the ball to start the second half, but a second turnover by Joshua Dobbs gave the Falcons the ball.
By Anthony Bettin
Joshua Dobbs throws first TD as Viking
Joshua Dobbs has his first touchdown as a Minnesota Viking after hitting Alexander Mattison in the end zone on a rollout.
The Vikings trail the Falcons 11-10 with less than a minute left in the second half.
Dobbs made a huge play earlier in the drive when he scrambled for 11 yards on 3rd and 10.
By Anthony Bettin
K.J. Osborn ruled out with concussion
K.J. Osborn is the second Vikings player to be ruled out with a concussion Sunday.
Osborn was carted off the field after a scary hit while he tried to secure a catch.
By Anthony Bettin
K.J. Osborn carted off after scary hit
Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was carted off the field in the second quarter after taking a scary hit while trying to make a catch over the middle of the field.
Osborn was moving and alert as he was carted off, even giving fans a thumbs up.
By Anthony Bettin
Another field goal gives Falcons 11-3 lead
After a turnover by the Vikings' offense put the Falcons at the goal line, the Vikings' defense held firm, forcing Atlanta to kick a field goal.
The Falcons lead 11-3 midway through the second quarter.
By Anthony Bettin
New QB Dobbs fumbles, Falcons recover
New QB Joshua Dobbs has his first turnover as a Vikings.
Dobbs was stripped on a scramble. The Falcons recovered and returned it to near their own goal line.
By Anthony Bettin
Falcons take 5-3 lead on safety
Josh Dobbs' first drive as the Vikings' quarterback ended in disaster as the Falcons took him down in the end zone for a safety.
The Falcons now lead 5-3 and will get possession of the ball.
By Anthony Bettin
Jaren Hall ruled out with concussion
Jaren Hall has been ruled out in his first start and is being evaluated for a concussion, according to the team.
Joshua Dobbs, whom the Vikings traded for earlier this week, has replaced Hall.
By Anthony Bettin
Vikings tie it 3-3; Jaren Hall shaken up on goal line run
The Vikings have tied the Falcons at 3-3 after a promising drive stalled at the goal line.
Jaren Hall looked like he might score on a third down scramble, but he was stopped short of the end zone. He was shaken up on the play and backup Josh Dobbs, who just joined the Vikings this week, was getting loose on the sideline.
By Anthony Bettin
Jaren Hall hits Alexander Mattison for huge gain
Rookie QB Jaren Hall had his first big play of the day on a completion to a wide-open Alexander Mattison down the sideline.
The Vikings picked up 47 yards on the play.
By Anthony Bettin
Falcons score first with 52-yard field goal
The Falcons lead the Vikings 3-0 early after kicker Younghoe Koo hit a 52-yard field goal.
The Vikings' first offensive drive ended in a three-and-out.
By Anthony Bettin
LT Christian Darrisaw inactive
Rookie QB Jaren Hall will have to make his first start without his stalwart left tackle. The Vikings announced Sunday morning Christian Darrisaw is inactive for Sunday's game.
Darrisaw was listed as questionable on Saturday's injury report due to a groin issue.
Also inactive for the Vikings: safety Lewis Cine, running back Kene Nwangwu, linebacker Brian Asamoah, tight end Nick Muse, wide receiver Jalen Nailor and defensive lineman Dean Lowry.
The Falcons' inactives: Drake London, Logan Woodside, DeMarcco Hellams, Keith Smith, Jovaughn Gwyn, Travis Bell and Joe Gaziano.
By Anthony Bettin
Rookie QB Jaren Hall prepares for first start with Vikings after Cousins' injury
The Vikings think Jaren Hall is ready to start this weekend in Atlanta.
Minnesota took Hall, already 25 years old, in the fifth round of this year's draft as the 12th quarterback selected. At 6-foot, 207 pounds, he was considered a bit undersized. But Hall is athletic and considered to be an accurate passer.
And he's impressed everyone in the organization with his demeanor.
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By The Associated Press