Joshua Dobbs
#2 QB,
49ers
ACTUAL 2022
21 FPTS
RANK: 53
2023 SEASON
13 FPTS
RANK: 71
AGE
28 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'3'' / 216 lbs
COLLEGE
Tennessee
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | PAATT | PACMP | PAYD | PATD | PAINT | COMP% | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD |
| 2023 | 1 | 13 | 71st | 28 | 17 | 183 | 1 | 1 | 60.7 | 5 | 14 | undefined |
| 2022 | 2 | 21 | 53rd | 68 | 40 | 411 | 2 | 2 | 58.8 | 8 | 44 | 0 |
| 3yr Ave | 1 | 1 | 86th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Fills box score in losing effort
Published: 2025-01-05
Dobbs completed 29 of 43 pass attempts for 326 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing eight times for 17 yards and a third score while coughing up a fumble in Sunday's 47-24 loss to Arizona.
Dobbs showed mixed results in his first official start with San Francisco after finishing last week's contest in place of Brock Purdy (elbow). The Passtronaut took DFS players on a wild ride that resulted in gaudy fantasy totals despite committing three turnovers against Arizona. The journeyman backup likely cemented a similar role next season, whether he returns to the 49ers or latches on to another club.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats | Advanced Passing Stats | Targets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | SPREAD | O/U | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | COMP% | RATING | ATT | YD | TD | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | PLAY | WR | RB | TE | |||||
| 17 DAL | Outdoor 56° | 10.5 | 20th | 13.5 | 42.5 | 39 | 20 | 232 | 1 | 1 | 51.3 | 67.5 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 59% | 33% | 23% | 56% | 13% | 28% | |||||
| 18 @JAC | Outdoor 56° | 10.4 | 20th | 6.0 | 39.5 | 29 | 20 | 179 | 1 | 1 | 69.0 | 82.4 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 69% | 33% | 29% | 45% | 17% | 31% | |||||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Passing Averages | Rushing Averages | |||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | RANK | YD | TD | INT | COMP% | RATING | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Outdoor | 1 | 1 | 10.5 | 44th | 232 | 1.0 | 1 | 51.3 | 67.5 | 59% | 33% | 6 | 12 | 0.0 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 6.2 | 68th | 91 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 70.6 | 80.6 | 71% | 33% | 3 | 26 | 0.0 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2018 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats | Advanced Passing Stats | Targets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | CMP | YD | TD | INT | CMP% | RATING | ATT | YD | TD | AIR | CATCH | 20YD+ | PLAY | WR | RB | TE | ||||
| 2018 | 23 | PIT | 5 | 0 | 1 | 64th | 12 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 50% | 100% | - | 67% | 17% | 8% | ||||
| 2020 | 25 | PIT | 1 | 0 | 2 | 70th | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 79.2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | -2.8 | 80% | 0% | - | 40% | 0% | 40% | ||||
| 2022 | 27 | TEN | 2 | 2 | 21 | 53rd | 68 | 40 | 411 | 2 | 2 | 58.8 | 73.8 | 8 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 63% | 33% | 26% | 52% | 15% | 29% | ||||
To start in Week 18
Published: 2025-01-01
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Dobbs will start Sunday's game at Arizona, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Dobbs served as the 49ers' backup QB over Brandon Allen on Monday against the Lions, and the former saw the field late when Brock Purdy exited with an apparent elbow injury. Dobbs proceeded to complete three of four passes for 35 yards and tally a seven-yard TD run in limited action. Purdy since has been diagnosed with a contusion and nerve inflammation in his right throwing elbow, which is expected to sideline him for Week 18 action. Dobbs thus is in line for his first start of the campaign this weekend.
Relieves Purdy, could start Week 18
Published: 2024-12-31
Dobbs took the field for the 49ers' final five offensive snaps of Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions and completed three of four pass attempts for 35 yards while rushing for a seven-yard touchdown.
Made active over Brandon Allen as the 49ers' No. 2 quarterback for Week 17, Dobbs was thrust into action with 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, when starter Brock Purdy was forced out of the game with an elbow injury. Dobbs proceeded to finish out the drive with a touchdown run, but the 49ers' comeback bid ended when the Lions recovered the ensuing onside kick. Per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Purdy will likely be held out for Sunday's season finale in Arizona after an MRI revealed a contusion and nerve inflammation to his throwing elbow, but Shanahan was not willing to commit to whether Dobbs or Allen would draw the starting nod for Week 18. Shanahan told Maiocco that Dobbs' scrambling ability was a primary factor in the decision to keep him active ahead of Allen against the Lions, but Dobbs has otherwise been behind Allen on the depth chart all season.
Slotted in as No. 2 QB in Week 17
Published: 2024-12-30
Dobbs is active and will operate as the 49ers' top backup quarterback in Monday night's matchup with the Lions, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Dobbs will serve as Brock Purdy's backup for the second time this season, also operating as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 13 versus the Bills. Dobbs will takeover in that role over Brandon Allen (coach's decision), who will be available as an emergency third option in case both Purdy and Dobbs are knocked out of the game in Detroit.
Playing emergency role again
Published: 2024-12-12
Dobbs (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Dobbs is serving as the emergency third quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy and backup Brandon Allen, meaning he can't enter the game unless Purdy and Allen exit the game due to either injury or disqualification. The former Viking has yet to appear in a game this season, and he has been playing the emergency role for much of the campaign.
Emergency QB for Week 14
Published: 2024-12-08
Dobbs (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Dobbs will serve as the emergency quarterback for Week 14, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Dobbs will only see the field Sunday if starter Brock Purdy and backup Brandon Allen were injured, sick or ejected.
Operating as No. 2 QB in Week 13
Published: 2024-12-01
Dobbs is active and will operate as the 49ers' top backup quarterback for Sunday night's matchup with the Bills, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Dobbs will take a step up on the depth chart in Week 13 to serve as the No. 2 QB, supplanting Brandon Allen to take over the backup role behind Brock Purdy. Purdy is officially active after missing Week 12 with a shoulder injury.
Serving as emergency QB again
Published: 2024-11-17
Dobbs (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Seattle and will be San Francisco's emergency third quarterback, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Dobbs hasn't yet been active for a game this season with Brandon Allen working as Brock Purdy's backup. In order for Dobbs to get into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, both Purdy and Allen would need to be ruled out due to injury, illness, or ejection.
Emergency QB for Week 10
Published: 2024-11-10
Dobbs (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Dobbs will be the 49ers' emergency quarterback in Week 10. He'll only see the field Sunday if starter Brock Purdy and backup Brandon Allen are both forced to exit due to injuries.