Vikings Replace Dobbs with Mullens as Starting Quarterback for Week 15
Mullens, fully recovered from an IR stint, steps in amid Dobbs' struggles, as Vikings eye NFC wild-card spot.
- Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced that Nick Mullens will replace Joshua Dobbs as the starting quarterback in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Mullens stepped in for Dobbs in Week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders, guiding the Vikings to a 3-0 victory.
- Dobbs had been struggling, with three-fumble performances in Weeks 9 and 11, a four-interception showing in Week 12, and a five-sack game against the Raiders in Week 14.
- Mullens has 17 NFL starts, knows the system and is fully healthy after an IR stint in October.
- The Vikings are currently in a strong position for an NFC wild-card playoff spot.