The Vikings take a horrifically ugly defeat against the Bears, marked by Joshua Dobbs’ struggles during the late win.
Initially touted as a potential game-changer post his trade to the Vikings, Dobbs seemed to embody the solution for teams neglecting their backup quarterback positions, signaling blunders by the Browns for trading him away and the Jets for not acquiring him.
However, Dobbs encountered significant challenges on the field. His first completion arrived halfway through the second half. By the time he threw his second interception—partly due to Jordan Addison’s mishandling—he had completed only 3 of 6 passes for nine yards, resulting in two interceptions and a meager 16.7 rating. Despite an opportunity for a pick-six by Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson that went unconverted, the Vikings failed to capitalize.
Struggling to capitalize on offensive opportunities, the Vikings trailed 3-0 despite having a mere 24 yards at the two-minute warning in the first half. Dobbs managed a couple of completions later but found his efforts stymied by an intentional grounding penalty, though the team salvaged a field goal.