Patriots Backup QB: Betting Data, Stats & More

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.
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  • Joshua Dobbs will serve as the backup for Drake Maye on the Patriots.
  • Dobbs earned only three wins in 15 career NFL starts.
  • Dobbs was drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Steelers.

NFL journeyman Joshua Dobbs will serve as the backup quarterback for the New England Patriots in 2025.ย 

Dobbs spent the 2024 season with the San Francisco 49ers, starting one game and making two appearances. For his career, Dobbs has played for five different teams.ย 

Dobbs, a fourth-round selection by the Steelers in 2017, has struggled to pick up wins as an NFL starter. Through 15 career starts, Dobbs earned only three straight-up victories.ย 

Joshua Dobbs Betting Data

Despite possessing a poor SU record as a starter, Dobbs has played decently against the spread.
In those 15 starts, the Tennessee alum finished 7-7-1 ATS for a -3.9% return on investment. Comparatively, his SU return on investment is -35.3%.ย 

Dobbsโ€™ best spell came during the 2023-24 season, when he finished 6-5-1 ATS.ย 

Joshua Dobbs Contract Information

Dobbs signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Patriots prior to the 2025 season. Of that total, $3.8 million is guaranteed at signing for Dobbs.ย 

Next season, Dobbs earns $3.2 million in base salary with a $4.75 million cap hit. For his career, Dobbs has earned $11.67 million.ย 

Joshua Dobbs Stats

Across his five NFL seasons, Dobbs has thrown for 3,281 yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Most of that came in 2023: 2,464 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.ย 

Dobbs added 520 rushing yards along with eight rushing touchdowns in his career.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.