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NFL Reviewing Egregious Hit on Joshua Dobbs

The referees totally missed it in the moment, but the NFL’s afterhours surveillance may not.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs was very vividly smacked in the face via helmet-to-helmet contact near the start of the team’s matchup with Denver Broncos, causing a fumble and early-game momentum swing in favor of Denver. Minnesota ultimately lost by one point, 21-20.

NFL Reviewing Egregious Hit on Joshua Dobbs

The officiating crew missed the call, which should’ve been a 15-yard penalty, Dobbs fumbled, and Denver took possession of the ball.

NFL Reviewing Egregious
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates after intercepting a Chicago Bears pass in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field.