After quarterback Josh Dobbs threw four interceptions in a loss to the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said he will spend the team's upcoming bye week reviewing the best path forward at the position. Dobbs was forced into emergency duty in Week 9 after the Vikings acquired him in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran Nick Mullens, who was on injured reserve, is now available, and rookie Jaren Hall has cleared concussion protocol.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell will evaluate the quarterback position during the bye week after Josh Dobbs threw four interceptions in a loss to the Bears.
- Dobbs was forced into emergency duty in Week 9 and has committed eight turnovers in his four games with the Vikings.
- Nick Mullens is now available as the team's backup quarterback, and rookie Jaren Hall has cleared concussion protocol.
- The Vikings rank No. 31 in the NFL in turnovers per game and No. 30 in turnover margin per game.
- The decision on whether Dobbs gets another opportunity will be up to the coaching staff.