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• Patriots' Joshua Dobbs: Nabbed by Pats

  03/10/2025 • By RotoWire

  Dobbs agreed to a two-year contract with the Patriots on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Dobbs served as a reserve quarterback for the 49ers in 2024 but got the Week 18 start with Brock Purdy (elbow) sidelined and Brandon Allen already earning a start himself Week 12. Between a pair of appearances, Dobbs completed 32 of 47 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, rushed nine times for 24 yards and two TDs and fumbled twice (one lost). In stints with five different teams, he's made 15 starts with a 3-12 record, so he brings an experienced hand behind rising second-year QB Drake Maye in New England.

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• 49ers' Joshua Dobbs: Fills box score in losing effort

  01/06/2025 • By RotoWire

  Dobbs completed 29 of 43 pass attempts for 326 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing eight times for 17 yards and a third score while coughing up a fumble in Sunday's 47-24 loss to Arizona. Dobbs showed mixed results in his first official start with San Francisco after finishing last week's contest in place of Brock Purdy (elbow). The Passtronaut took DFS players on a wild ride that resulted in gaudy fantasy totals despite committing three turnovers against Arizona. The journeyman backup likely cemented a similar role next season, whether he returns to the 49ers or latches on with another club.

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• 49ers' Joshua Dobbs: Sleeper QBs

  01/04/2025 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Dobbs is starting in Week 18 at Arizona in place of Brock Purdy (elbow), and I like Dobbs as a low-end starter in all leagues. Dobbs came on for Purdy against Detroit in Week 17 and was 3-of-4 passing for 35 yards, and he ran for a 7-yard touchdown. Last year, Dobbs was a starter for the Cardinals and Vikings and scored at least 18.9 Fantasy points in seven of 13 games, and now he gets a revenge game against Arizona. He should make plenty of plays with his legs, and last year; he scored at least 8.1 Fantasy points with just his rushing totals alone in six games.

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• 49ers' Joshua Dobbs: Slated to start in Week 18

  01/01/2025 • By RotoWire

  Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Dobbs will start Sunday's game at Arizona, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Dobbs served as the 49ers' backup quarterback over Brandon Allen in Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions, and the former saw the field late in the fourth quarter when Brock Purdy exited with an elbow injury. Dobbs proceeded to complete three of four passes for 35 yards and ran for a seven-yard touchdown on his five snaps. Purdy since has been diagnosed with a contusion and nerve inflammation in his throwing elbow, which is expected to sideline him for Week 18 action. Dobbs thus is in line for his first start of the campaign as the 49ers close out the season.

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• 49ers' Joshua Dobbs: Week 18 Waiver Priority List

  12/31/2024 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Brock Purdy (elbow) was injured in Monday's loss against the Lions, which could leave Dobbs as the starter in Week 18 at Arizona. He came on for Purdy against Detroit and was 3-of-4 passing for 35 yards and ran for a 7-yard touchdown. Last year, Dobbs was a starter for the Cardinals and Vikings and scored at least 18.9 Fantasy points in seven of 13 games. I like Dobbs as a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 18 if he starts, especially given his ability to make plays with his legs.

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