New England Patriots backup quarterback and Tennessee legend Joshua Dobbs is officially heading to his first career Super Bowl after the New England Patriots’ 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game from the Mile High City on Sunday afternoon.
Dobbs did not play in Sunday’s win over the Broncos, but it was his first time suiting up for a conference championship game. The next time he puts on the uniform will be in Super Bowl LX from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
Dobbs has been the backup quarterback to New England starter Drake Maye during the 2025 season. He’s seen action in four games, throwing for 65 yards on 7-of-10 passing throughout the season. He’s also racked up 10 rushing yards on four attempts. Dobbs’ services haven’t been called upon all too often this season, but the Broncos’ season-ending injury to Bo Nix in the playoffs is a reminder that anyone’s number could be called at any moment.
The former Vol spent the 2024 season as a backup quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, but the team had a down year and only went 6-11 while losing seven of their final eight games down the stretch. The 49ers did not make the playoffs with a well-below .500 record.
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Dobbs’ best career year came in 2023 when he played for both the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings. Dobbs played eight games with Arizona and threw for 266 yards with eight touchdowns, five interceptions, and three rushing touchdowns. He was then traded to Minnesota and played in five games with the Vikings. While with Minnesota, Dobbs threw for 151 yards with five touchdowns, five interceptions, and three rushing scores.
Dobbs was drafted 135th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017 after spending four seasons at the University of Tennessee from 2013 to 2016. He went 22-15 during his time with the Vols, throwing for 7,138 yards, 53 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions. He also ran the ball for 2,160 yards and 34 touchdowns.
