Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that he will start rookie QB Jaren Hall after benching Nick Mullens against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Minneapolis. O’Connell told reporters: “Now that he’s healthy, he’s had a great few weeks of preparation, we look forward to seeing what Jaren can do.”
Hall was a fifth-round pick by the Vikings in the 2023 NFL Draft. He completed 8 of 10 passes for 101 yards in his two appearances this season, taking over the quarterback role for Minnesota in Week 8 after starter Kirk Cousins sustained a torn ACL. Hall again started in Week 9, but sustained a concussion in the first quarter and has not played since. Joshua Dobbs stepped in for Hall for the next four games, completing 61.9% of his throws for 737 yards, three scores and five interceptions in four starts. The Vikings benched Dobbs in favor of Mullens in Week 14, who started the Vikings last two games, completing 69.5% of his throws for 714 yards, four scores and six interceptions in those appearances.
The Vikings will host the Packers at 8:20 p.m. EST Sunday in Minneapolis.
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