Vikings to start fourth different QB of season in Week 15

Mullens got here off the bench on Sunday and helped engineer a area aim drive late within the fourth quarter to elevate the Vikings to an unsightly 3-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He was introduced into the sport after Dobbs had a depressing begin, throwing for simply 63 yards on 23 makes an attempt. 

Mullens shall be Minnesota’s fourth totally different beginning quarterback this season, becoming a member of a listing that features Kirk Cousins, Jaren Corridor and Dobbs. 

Dobbs was acquired by the Vikings simply earlier than the NFL commerce deadline after Cousins suffered a season-ending harm. The hope was that he would merely present some depth on the roster, however he was instantly pressured into motion when Corridor needed to exit a sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons. Dobbs got here off the bench simply days after being acquired and helped lead the staff to a shocking victory. He did so regardless of not understanding many of the staff’s calls and even understanding the names of his teammates. 

The unbelievable success story continued the following week when he received the beginning and led the Vikings to a 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints.

That will sadly be the excessive level of his time in Minnesota. The previous three video games have been a totally totally different story for Dobbs as he threw for simply 469 yards, accomplished just one landing, was intercepted 5 instances and fumbled 3 times. 

After profitable simply one in every of their 5 first video games, the Vikings (7-6) have gone 6-2 within the eight video games which have adopted and enter the weekend in a wild card spot within the NFC. It’s a fairly unbelievable turnaround given not solely the quarterback accidents, but in addition the very fact famous person extensive receiver Justin Jefferson has additionally missed vital time.