Joshua Dobbs came off the bench to lead the Vikings to a 31-28 comeback win, accounting for three TDs after joining the team mid-week.
ATLANTA — Joshua Dobbs is unique among NFL quarterbacks. He spent five years as a backup with the Steelers without starting a game, without throwing a single touchdown. This time a year ago, he had 43 career passing yards in six seasons.
Dobbs answered again, converting a third-and-18, then scrambling 18 yards for a touchdown, then throwing for a two-point conversion to tie the game at 21-21. Asked if he knew that Dobbs was such an elusive quarterback, tackle Brian O'Neill was honest. 'I didn't know anything about what kind of guy he was,' he said. 'I introduced myself to him on Thursday, and we were in the huddle with him Sunday. The first time we heard his cadence was on the sidelines.
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