Vikings QB Josh Dobbs Rebounds After Turnover On First Drive Of SNF

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs started Sunday night's primetime game on a sour note.

The Vikings (6-2) visited the Denver Broncos (4-5) at Empower Field. Unable to run and protect the ball like a veteran, Dobbs got popped by Denver Broncos cornerback Kareem Jackson in the Vikings' first drive of the game.

Jackson put extra English on the tackle, and Dobbs visited the blue medical tent after the drive. The Broncos DB appeared to lead with his helmet in the hard hit.

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Dobbs coughed up the ball, and the Broncos received favorable field position, culminating in a 31-yard field goal by Wil Lutz.

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Dobbs found some redemption in the second quarter. Three yards away from a score, Josh Dobbs connected with Vikings tight end Josh Oliver.

Dobbs had an opportunity to make a strong impression on Sunday, hoping to defeat a resurgent Russell Wilson and Sean Payton-led Broncos team.

The Broncos bested Dobbs' Vikings, 21-20 — ending the Vikings' win streak at five.

Even Dobbs' biggest supporters wondered if the spotlight would shine too bright for him on Sunday. Vikings fans hoped Josh Dobbs' Cinderella run would continue but it quickly turned to midnight for the young QB.