Falcons' Taylor Heinicke to start at QB over Desmond Ridder in Week 9 vs. Vikings; Arthur Smith explains move "So, just for this week, just with all variables, just kind of considering everything the last 72 hours and what we feel is best for this week for us against Minnesota, Taylor will play this week," Smith said. Ridder completed 8 of 12 passes for 71 yards in the first half vs. the Titans, but was also sacked five times and lost one fumble. He was replaced by Heinicke in the third quarter, and reportedly evaluated for a concussion. In relief of Ridder, Heinicke sparked the offense, and completed 12 of 21 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown.
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Quarterback Josh Dobbs’ last few days have been a whirlwind. Dobbs started at quarterback for the Cardinals in last Sunday’s loss to the Ravens and then learned on Monday that he had been benched. Dobbs was then traded to the Vikings on Tuesday as they moved to give themselves options in the wake of Kirk Cousins’ torn Achilles and the veteran has spent the last couple of days starting to settle into life with his new team. On Thursday, Dobbs said he was surprised to learn at the trade “but at this point in my career and my journey you’re not too surprised by anything happening.” He said his “confidence is high” about learning the Vikings offense quickly and that he’s trying to help rookie Jaren Hall prepare for this week’s game against the Falcons in any way he can rather than worrying about whether he’ll be the starter in the weeks to come. “I’m going to embrace whatever role I’m given,” Dobbs said. The last eight games were Dobbs’ first extended run as a starting quarterback in the NFL and he thinks his time in Arizona will help him once he does get on the field in Minnesota, but a good outing or two for Hall might not leave much room for Dobbs to move back to the first team with his new team. PFT
Mattison Seems like not quick enough and Jaren Hall is hurt already how bad? not TOUGH like Capt Kirk never really got a chance to see what he can do
In.the draft the Vikings have to find a rb oh oh a safety on Dobbs first play laughing at this clòwn show
They are there own worst enemy and they just burned for a TD Vikings 10 Falcons 21 Josh Dobbs kinda suvks
Wow. Josh Dobbs. With all the Vikings have dealt with this year, to be 5-4 is incredible. I'll be rooting for Dobbs. He just needs to get a real chance on a team with some talent, which the Vikings have. Hope he succeeds.
