Joshua Dobbs will begin the season finale as quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow harm.
Coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned Wednesday that Dobbs will take priority over Brandon Allen for Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals.
Allen began a Week 12 loss at Green Bay when Purdy was out with a shoulder harm, however Shanahan picked Dobbs due to his mobility behind a patchwork offensive line that may have a 3rd or fourth stringer at each left guard and left deal with.
“It was nice, him and Brandon,” Shanahan mentioned. “They had been two good guys to have there. I checked out them each as the two’s all year long. They each made a very good impression on the scout group. They cut up the reps and are at all times prepared. They each put together like they’re the starters each week. They had been implausible.”
The Niners (6-10) are having a disappointing season with the one factor at stake is their draft place. They will select between eleventh and 14th place within the first spherical relying on the outcomes of the ultimate weekend.
Purdy harm his elbow throughout Monday evening’s loss to Detroit. He has bruising and nerve irritation, however no long-term issues along with his surgically repaired proper elbow.
Dobbs frolicked with Arizona final season, becoming a member of the group on the finish of coaching camp after which beginning the Cardinals’ first eight video games. He was then traded to Minnesota when Kyler Murray returned from a knee harm and began 4 extra video games for the Vikings.
Dobbs has made 14 profession begins, together with two for Tennessee late within the 2022 season. He has a profession passer ranking of 77.5 with 15 landing passes, 13 interceptions and 5.8 yards per try. He additionally averaged 5.5 yards per carry with seven touchdowns, together with one on the ultimate drive after changing Purdy.
Dobbs was 3-of-4 for 35 yards passing on that drive.
Associated Press reporting.
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