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Vols in the NFL - Week 10
November 14, 2023 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week 10 in the NFL was highlighted by former Vols going head-to-head in some high-pressure matchups.
All eyes were on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs made his first start for the franchise and led his squad to its fifth consecutive victory. In his second game with the team, Dobbs completed 23 of 34 passes for 268 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He also added 44 yards and a score on the ground to lead the Vikings to a 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Takeoff 🚀@josh_dobbs1
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 12, 2023
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Vikings teammate Theo Jackson added some help on defense and special teams, playing 25 total snaps and tallying three combined tackles in the win.
On the other side of the field, Alvin Kamara helped lead a second-half charge for the Saints. The veteran running back finished with 42 rushing yards and seven catches for 33 receiving yards while converting a pair of two-point conversions.
New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor put together another solid performance, as well, posting four solo tackles and one assisted tackle, a tackle for loss and two pass breakups in the loss.
Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton was also stellar on the defensive side of the ball. Sutton compiled five solo tackles, one quarterback hit, a tackles for loss and a pass breakup in the Lions' 41-38 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy - Falcons - S
Saw action on 23 special teams snaps in loss to Arizona.
Derek Barnett - Eagles - DE
Did not play.
Matthew Butler - Raiders - DT
On practice squad.
Morgan Cox - Titans - LS
Executed seven snaps during the Titans' loss to the Buccaneers.
Joshua Dobbs - Vikings - QB
Made his first start for the Vikings and completed 23 of 34 passes for 268 yards with an additional 44 rushing yards. Passed for a touchdown and rushed for another during the Vikings' 27-19 win against the Saints.
Princeton Fant - Cowboys -TE
On practice squad.
Hendon Hooker - Lions - QB
Did not play.
Jalin Hyatt - Giants - WR
Played 17 offensive snaps and was targeted once during the Giants' loss to the Cowboys.
Theo Jackson - Vikings - DB
Played 19 special teams snaps, six defensive snaps and made three combined tackles in the Vikings' 27-19 win over the Saints.
Jauan Jennings - 49ers - WR
Notched one catch for eight yards in the 49ers' 34-3 win over the Jaguars.
Alexander Johnson - Dolphins - LB
On practice squad.
Jakob Johnson - Raiders - FB
Did not play.
Velus Jones Jr. - Bears - WR
Did not play.
Alvin Kamara - Saints - RB
Finished with 75 yards from scrimmage (33 receiving, 42 rushing) in 27-19 loss to the Vikings.
John Kelly Jr. - Browns - RB
On practice squad.
Cade Mays - Panthers - OL
Played four special teams snaps in the Panthers' loss to the Bears.
Emmanuel Moseley - Lions - CB
Placed on injured reserve on Oct. 14.
Joshua Palmer - Chargers - WR
Placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury on Nov. 5.
Cordarrelle Patterson - Falcons - RB
Had three rushes for 13 yards and two receptions for seven yards in a loss to the Cardinals.
Kyle Phillips - Saints - DE
Played five defensive snaps and made one assisted tackle in loss to Minnesota.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Lions - LB
Played 22 snaps on special teams during the Lions' 41-38 win over the Chargers.
Trey Smith - Chiefs - OL
Bye week.
Cameron Sutton - Lions - CB
Tallied five solo tackles, one quarterback hit, one TFL and a pass breakup in the Lions' 41-38 win vs. the Chargers.
Alontae Taylor - Saints - CB
Started at cornerback and recorded five combined tackles, one TFL and two pass breakups in the Saints' loss to the Vikings.
Darrell Taylor - Seahawks - DE
Played 32 snaps at defensive end, notching one tackle and a quarterback hit during the Seahawks' 29-26 win against the Commanders.
Cedric Tillman - Browns - WR
Played a season-high 66 offensive snaps and was targeted three times during the Browns 33-31 win over the Ravens.
Shy Tuttle - Panthers - DL
Started his ninth game in a row, while playing 33 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps during the Panthers' loss to the Bears.
Kendal Vickers - Cardinals - DE
On practice squad.
Darnell Wright - Bears - OL
Started at right tackle and played 72 snaps during the Bears' 16-13 victory over the Panthers.
Byron Young - Rams - DE
Bye week.
