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Vols in the NFL - Week 9
November 07, 2023 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week nine of NFL games was highlighted by impressive performances from former Volunteers Joshua Dobbs and Byron Young.
Just days after being traded to Minnesota, Dobbs rallied the Vikings to a road victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
The Georgia native made his purple and gold debut in the second quarter after starting quarterback Jaren Hall went down due to an injury. Despite not taking a single rep with the offense prior to the game, Dobbs completed 20 of 30 passes for 158 passing yards and two touchdowns. He added another score on the ground with a 18-yard run.
With the Vikings trailing 28-24 late in the fourth quarter, Dobbs led the Vikings down the field for the game-winning score, connecting with Brandon Powell on a 6-yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds remaining to give Minnesota a 31-28 win. Dobbs also picked up a crucial fourth down with his legs earlier in the drive, avoiding a sack before scrambling for 22 yards to convert a fourth-and-7.
WHAT A MOMENT
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 5, 2023
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Rookie edge rusher Byron Young also had an incredible performance on Sunday, wreaking havoc for the Los Angeles Rams in their game at Green Bay. Young tallied a career-high 10 total tackles (eight solo) and two sacks. He also added a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit and forced his second fumble of the year in a loss to the Packers.
.@byron_97 with a big stop!
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 5, 2023
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A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy - Falcons - S
Played 18 defensive snaps and 26 special teams snaps, and made two solo tackles against the Vikings.
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 Steelers on Thursday night.
Joshua Dobbs - Vikings - QB
Completed 20 of 30 passes for 158 yards with an additional 66 yards.Dobbs found the end zone three times in his first game with the Vikings, passing for two scores while adding an 18-yard rushing touchdown to help lead the Vikings to a 31-28 victory over the Falcons.
Princeton Fant - Cowboys -TE
On practice squad.
Hendon Hooker - Lions - QB
Did not play.
Jalin Hyatt - Giants - WR
Played 37 offensive snaps and had two receptions for 19 yards during the Giants loss to the Raiders.
Theo Jackson - Vikings - DB
Played 23 special teams snaps, 17 defensive snaps and made one tackle in the Vikings' 31-28 win over the Falcons.
Jauan Jennings - 49ers - WR
Bye week
Alexander Johnson - Dolphins - LB
On practice squad.
Jakob Johnson - Raiders - FB
Did not play.
Velus Jones Jr. - Bears - WR
Saw 10 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps in loss to the Saints, making one tackle while being targeted once on offense.
Alvin Kamara - Saints - RB
Finished with 70 yards from scrimmage (44 receiving, 26 rushing) in 24-17 win vs. Chicago.
John Kelly Jr. - Browns - RB
On practice squad.
Cade Mays - Panthers - OL
Played three special teams snaps in the Panthers' loss to the Colts.
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. 5th.
Cordarrelle Patterson - Falcons - RB
Had one rush for zero yards and one 3-yard reception in a loss to Minnesota.
Kyle Phillips - Saints - DE
Did not play.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin - Lions - LB
Bye week
Trey Smith - Chiefs - OL
Started at right guard and played 60 total snaps for the Chiefs' 21-14 victory over the Dolphins.
Cameron Sutton - Lions - CB
Bye week
Alontae Taylor - Saints - CB
Had a pair of tackles and one pass defended in the Saints' 24-17 win over the Bears.
Darrell Taylor - Seahawks - DE
Started his third game of the season at defensive end and notched one assisted tackle during the Seahawks' loss to the Ravens.
Cedric Tillman - Browns - WR
Played a season-high 54 offensive snaps and caught one pass for three yards during the Browns' win over the Cardinals.
Shy Tuttle - Panthers - DL
Recorded three total tackles and one pass breakup during the Panthers' loss to the Colts.
Kendal Vickers - Cardinals - DE
Was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on Nov. 2.
Darnell Wright - Bears - OL
Started at right tackle and played 67 snaps during the Bears' loss to the Saints.
Byron Young - Rams - DE
Started his seventh consecutive game for the Rams and had the best game of his career thus far, finishing with a career-high 10 tackles and two sacks to go along with a forced fumble, a TFL and a quarterback hit in the Rams' loss to the Packers.
