Vikings quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs (15), left, and Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16), right, warm up before they take on the Atlanta Falcons at Merce
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Vikings quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs, left, and Jaren Hall, right, warmed up before Sunday’s game in Atlanta. Hall didn’t make it out of the first quarter in his first NFL start because of injury, forcing the just-acquired Dobbs into action.

Gallery: Vikings defeat Falcons 31-28

November 5, 2023
Joshua Dobbs played three quarters at quarterback after Jaren Hall suffered a concussion, finding Brandon Powell for a go-ahead touchdown pass with 22 seconds left.
Podcast: Joshua Dobbs runs wild, leads Vikings to win over Falcons
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Podcast: Joshua Dobbs runs wild, leads Vikings to win over Falcons

November 5, 2023
Ben Goessling joins Andrew Krammer from Atlanta to recap Dobbs' performance and mobility, coach Kevin O'Connell's leadership and the direction of this NFC playoff contender.
Vikings quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs (15), left, and Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16), right, warm up before they take on the Atlanta Falcons at Merce

Three keys to the Vikings' 31-28 win against the Falcons

November 5, 2023
Five days after joining the Vikings, quarterback Joshua Dobbs led three touchdown drives in a comeback victory in Atlanta.
Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall (16) sustained a concussion while trying to run for the end zone on a third down in the first quarter.

Vikings rookie QB Hall leaves first start with concussion

November 5, 2023
A hard hit in the first quarter knocked Jaren Hall out of the game against the Falcons. Newly acquired QB Joshua Dobbs is in. Later in the first half, receiver K.J. Osborn left with a concussion too.
Vikings running back Cam Akers had eight carries for 25 yards against the Falcons before leaving in the third quarter with an injury.

Vikings lose Akers to Achilles injury, two players to concussions

November 6, 2023
The Vikings continued piling up injuries during their victory in Atlanta and dipped into their depth at the start of the game when Christian Darrisaw's groin injury kept him sidelined.
Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) lifts Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) as they celebrate Powell's touchdown in the fourth quarter at Mercedes

Powell battles through cramps to score Vikings' decisive TD

November 5, 2023
Journeyman receiver Brandon Powell made the winning TD catch in the closing seconds in front of more than a dozen family members.
Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) breaks loose from the defense and scores a touchdown in the third quarter.

Souhan: 'What's up, y'all?' Dobbs introduces himself with quite a win

November 6, 2023
Joshua Dobbs didn't know how to address many of his teammates when he took over at quarterback midway through Sunday's game. "I knew a lot of first names, and nicknames," he said.
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November 6, 2023
Reusse on the agony of Fleck's Gophers, ecstasy of Dobbs' Vikings

Reusse on the agony of Fleck's Gophers, ecstasy of Dobbs' Vikings

Columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at two games that were very similar — but which elicited extremely different emotions if you're a Minnesota football fan.
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November 6, 2023
Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson (9) celebrates a two-point conversion in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Fri

5 extra points: Dynamic Dobbs; defense thrives, survives poor punt

Early analysis is the Vikings pulled off a heist getting Joshua Dobbs for a low draft pick. The defense played well but got tired, and a poor punt came close to costing the team a memorable victory.
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November 6, 2023
Vikings quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs (15), left, and Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16), right, warm up before they take on the Atlanta Falcons at Merce

Learning on the fly, Dobbs leads Vikings to last-minute win

Just-acquired QB Joshua Dobbs, replacing injured rookie starter Jaren Hall, crammed days worth of preparation into only a few minutes and then guided the Vikings to an improbable 31-28 comeback win in Atlanta.