The Minnesota Vikings entered their Week 9 contest with a 4-4 record after winning three straight games. They also were without starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, star wideout Justin Jefferson, and elite left tackle Christian Darrisaw. All of that in a crucial game on the road against the Falcons. A win significantly changes the playoff probability in a positive way.
The Legend of Joshua Dobbs
Of course, rookie Jaren Hall got the first crack at the starting job as he has been in the building since April, while veteran Joshua Dobbs was acquired on Tuesday, just a couple of hours before the trade deadline arrived.