Dobbs Titans

2022 - 12 - 29

Source - Titans to start QB Joshua Dobbs vs. Cowboys (ESPN)

The Titans are expected to start Joshua Dobbs at quarterback in Thursday night's game against the Cowboys, a source confirmed to ESPN.

[Cleveland Browns](/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns) this season but didn't appear in a game. In addition, Pro Bowl running back [Derrick Henry](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043078/derrick-henry), who was listed as doubtful, is inactive. I was with [Browns coach Kevin] Stefanski in Minnesota, so I can try to give some 'Spanish to English' to him a little bit. Coach Mike Vrabel's team is in the midst of a five-game losing streak. He has completed 10 of 17 pass attempts for 45 yards with an interception in those games. Cunningham was claimed off of waivers by the Titans last season. He finishes the season with four sacks, six tackles for a loss and nine quarterback hits. Dupree signed a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Titans in 2021. The Titans are 1-2 in his starts despite Willis completing just 50.8% of his passes and having three passes intercepted. "As [Willis] continues to grow and mature, I think he'll see some things a little bit quicker," Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing said this week. The Titans officially placed Tannehill on injured reserve Thursday, meaning he will have to miss at least four games before he could return. This will be Dobbs' first NFL start.

Tennessee Titans to start Joshua Dobbs vs. Cowboys on Thursday ... (The Tennessean)

The Tennessee Titans are expected to start former Vols quarterback Joshua Dobbs in Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Titans have lost five games in a row. Dobbs will become the first player to start at quarterback for the Vols and the Titans since the franchise moved to Nashville in 1999. In 2019, the Steelers traded Dobbs to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who waived him in September 2020. Dobbs has bounced around the NFL since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round in 2017. Dobbs played in 37 games in college at Tennessee, throwing for 7,138 yards and 53 touchdowns. Dobbs re-signed with the Steelers later that month and spent two more seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Cleveland Browns this offseason. Through 15 games, the Titans don't have a 500-yard receiver. The Titans signed Dobbs off the Detroit Lions practice squad on Dec. Estes](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/12/28/tennessee-titans-depth-chart-dallas-cowboys-injury-report/69757410007/) Willis started all three of the games Tannehill missed, including last week's [19-14 loss to the Houston Texans](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjdicWFuJ_8AhUFVTABHQdvAnMQFnoECBkQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Ftitans%2F2022%2F12%2F24%2Ftennessee-titans-score-houston-texans-malik-willis-cold-delay%2F69740570007%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Titans%2520lost%252019%252D14%2CSouth%2520with%2520the%2520Jacksonville%2520Jaguars.&usg=AOvVaw1hbooW6FrQxknbZgHpIZW1). He missed two games with the injury in the middle of the season, returned for five games then re-aggravated the injury against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. He hasn't seen the field in an NFL game since 2020 and is 10-for-17 passing lifetime with no touchdowns and one interception.

Titans QB Joshua Dobbs Expected to Start on Thursday Night (SportsGrid)

The Titans are benching former third-round draft pick quarterback Malik Willis in favor of Joshua Dobbs against the Cowboys on Thursday.

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What Josh Dobbs starting says about the Titans and Malik Willis (A to Z Sports)

What to make of the Tennessee Titans starting QB Josh Dobbs over rookie Malik Willis on Thursday Night Football against Dallas.

[AFC South title](https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings). He began the 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns, where he shined in his opportunities, but was waived upon [ Deshaun Watson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3122840/deshaun-watson)‘s return. Everything they do is to better their chances of winning in Jacksonville and going to the [playoffs](http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine). If Dobbs lights it up, then we’ll talk about who’s best for the team. This is a team taking out another health insurance policy and starting a free trial on a new subscription service. The Titans’ goal is clear. As for Dobbs, giving him an opportunity to show what he can do in game action couldn’t hurt. If anything, I’d say this is more Tennessee’s way of protecting Willis while also getting and feel of what Dobbs can bring to the table. They also may not believe that these are truly formative reps that will help his development given the circumstances. Taking snaps against this Cowboys pass rush with a banged up offensive line is a big risk. With a laundry list of players expected to miss tonight’s game to recover from injury, an already depleted Titans roster is going to be even uglier. [Buck Reising](https://twitter.com/BuckReising) of [AtoZ Sports](https://atozsports.com/) and first reported by [ Justin Melo](https://twitter.com/JustinM_NFL) of Broadway Sports Media, the [Tennessee Titans](https://atozsports.com/nashville/tennessee-titans/) are expected to start [Josh Dobbs](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3044720/joshua-dobbs) at quarterback tonight in place of rookie [Malik Willis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242512/malik-willis).

Dobbs to Start vs. Dallas (Sports Illustrated)

Malik Willis has not thrown for 100 yards in any of his three NFL starts thus far. So, the Tennessee Titans will look at another quarterback.

He’s completed 31-of-61 passes for 276 yards and three interceptions, posting a quarterback rating of 42.8. Willis has run 27 times for 123 yards and a touchdown. There’s some familiarity in the system he was in in Cleveland – carry-over and terminology. Dobbs has been in the NFL since 2017, when Pittsburgh selected him in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. So the Titans may be looking to safeguard Willis’ health for the winner-take-all game in the season finale. He ran seven times for 43 yards and a touchdown.

Josh Dobbs is expected to start for Titans on Thursday (NBC Sports)

With Ryan Tannehill out with an ankle injury, the Titans are looking at someone other than third-round rookie Malik Willis to play for them at quarterback.

While he’s appeared in eight games with three starts, Willis has not looked ready to play as a rookie. He’s made six career appearances, completing 10-of-17 passes for 45 yards with an interception. Dobbs just joined the Titans on Dec.

Titans expected to start QB Josh Dobbs; Malik Willis to serve as ... (Fox News)

The Titans are making another change at quarterback ahead of their primetime matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, giving Joshua Dobbs starting quarterback ...

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Tennessee Titans show promise in Joshua Dobbs' debut, still lose ... (The Tennessean)

The Tennessee Titans lost their sixth-straight game Thursday, falling to the Dallas Cowboys in QB Joshua Dobbs' NFL debut.

[Dobbs](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/12/30/johsua-dobbs-tennessee-titans-starting-quarterbacks-malik-willis-dallas-cowboys-score/69757414007/), whom the [Titans signed off the Detroit Lions' practice squad](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/12/21/joshua-dobbs-tennessee-titans-ryan-tannehill-injury-houston-texans-game/69747018007/) on Dec. The day and time of the game has not yet been announced by the NFL. Byard, who was vocal about how much he wanted to play this week despite the Titans resting seven other starters, intercepted Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott twice, setting up a pair of Titans field goals. Penalties have hindered the Titans on offense throughout their losing streak, but Thursday the defense got in on the untimely mistakes. 31 of last season against the Indianapolis Colts. The offense wasn't faultless. Dobbs showed a willingness to throw downfield, did a good job of finding his first reads in space and was able to get the ball to open receivers without hesitation. That's progress for the Titans' quarterback room. [Titans lost 27-13 to the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/12/29/tennessee-titans-score-dallas-cowboys-live-updates/69756891007/) on Thursday at Nissan Stadium, their sixth straight loss. At times, Dobbs fell victim to some of the same struggles all Titans quarterbacks have this season. 21, made an impression in his first NFL start, throwing for 232 yards with a [touchdown ](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2022/12/30/joshua-dobbs-stats-tennessee-titans-score-dallas-cowboys/69765761007/)and an interception. Willis was available as the backup but did not enter the game.

QB Josh Dobbs Sparked the Titans, But It Wasn't Enough in a 27-13 ... (Tennessee Titans)

In his first NFL start, Dobbs completed 20-of-39 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown for the Titans, but he also threw an interception in the fourth ...

The Titans cut the lead to 10-3 on a 37-yard field goal by kicker Randy Bullock with 1:04 left in the first half. "We went into this game trying to win this game – you've obviously seen the effort that we played with. The Titans return to action next weekend against the Jaguars in Jacksonville, on either January 7 or January 8. Both came in Tennessee territory, and they ended drives by the Cowboys. "It's a unique situation, and a wonderful opportunity that I really embraced and had a lot of fun with," Dobbs said after the game. The former University of Tennessee star kept the football for a souvenir following his touchdown, since it was his first career touchdown pass.

What Joshua Dobbs, Titans said about Week 17 game (Titans Wire)

A look at what the Tennessee Titans had to say about their Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, including quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

They'll weigh out the QB position heading to Jaguars next week. [December 30, 2022] “I mean, shoot, we’re throwing routes out there on the field that we haven’t even thrown in practice with it being a short week,” he added. — TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) — Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) [December 30, 2022] [#Titans]HC Mike Vrabel on the loss to the [@dallascowboys].

Dobbs Steps In, Pumps Up Passing Game (Sports Illustrated)

In his first career start, the sixth-year NFL veteran connected with multiple receivers for big gains in a loss to the Dallas Cowbys.

“It was good to get out there and get this opportunity because the next one is for all the marbles, man,” Dobbs said. “It’s little things situationally that I’m aware of that I’d like to get better,” said Dobbs, a fourth-round pick of the Steelers in 2017. To have that opportunity is one you never take for granted. I’m going to be excited to dive into the tape with the coaches, and continue to grow and improve as quickly as possible to give the team the best chance we have to win.” “Of course, that comes with reps, being out there and getting hit for the first time in a while. The victor in that game claims the AFC South title and a playoff berth, no matter what Jacksonville does this Sunday against Houston. That total would have been higher had Woods not dropped what should have been a mid-range completion in the first quarter. But Woods atoned later in the game, catching Dobbs’ first NFL touchdown pass – a seven-yard completion that cut Dallas’ lead to 17-13 in the third quarter. But the former University of Tennessee standout injected much-needed production and energy into the Titans’ aerial attack, finishing with 20 completions in 39 attempts for 232 yards and one touchdown – good for a 67.5 quarterback rating. “He played his game,” Woods said. A sixth-year pro making his first NFL start, Dobbs looked like a clear step up from Willis, a third-round pick in this year's draft. Just got to carry that momentum into next week.”

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