
"With all due respect to Joshua Dobbs, the New England Patriots and their fans hope they never have to see their backup quarterback trot onto the field, outside of mop-up duty or victory formations. Drake Maye has become must-see TV whenever the Patriots have the ball, and when he was ushered off to the blue medical tent with 11:44 remaining in the third quarter on Sunday, fans - and everyone remotely associated with the team - were left holding their collective breath."
"New England was locked in a still too-close-for-comfort game with the Tennessee Titans, who trailed 17-13 at the time. The back of Maye's helmet slammed violently into the turf after a tackle by defensive back Roger McCreary, and the Patriots' franchise quarterback was visibly shaken up - even shaking his head in an attempt to gain his bearings. Onto the field trotted Dobbs, an intriguing player who left fans with mixed opinions after some shaky performances in the preseason."
Drake Maye exited with 11:44 left in the third quarter after a violent helmet-to-turf hit, leaving the Patriots in a close 17-13 game against the Tennessee Titans. Joshua Dobbs entered as the backup amid preseason skepticism and questions about his QB2 standing. Head coach Mike Vrabel remained steady in his trust, and Dobbs rewarded that confidence with pivotal relief work. On a third-and-5 he escaped pressure, broke a tackle, and located DeMario Douglas to extend the drive. New England turned that momentum into a commanding 31-13 win.
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