CardinalsFriday, November 6
Gardner Minshew is the Cardinals' starting quarterback after a 33-30 comeback in Dallas
The Good Day Gilbert team
Sunday's game in Dallas settled the Cardinals' quarterback question. Arizona trailed 17-3 with Jacoby Brissett throwing, until Gardner Minshew came in late in the third quarter and went 17-for-23 with three touchdowns in a 33-30 win. ABC15 says it was a 14-point comeback that ended in overtime.
Arizona rallied from 17-3 down to beat Dallas 33-30
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Sources: ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV), Havasu News
On Monday, coach Mike LaFleur said Minshew will move into the starter's role. Rookie Carson Beck is now the backup, and Brissett is the third-string emergency option. Arizona Sports adds that Brissett reportedly will be traded to Baltimore.
“We need a spark, and obviously Gardner gave us one.”
Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes to Brissett's 10 of 23
| Jacoby Brissett | Measure | Gardner Minshew |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Completions | 17 |
| 23 | Pass attempts | 23 |
Sources: Arizona Sports, Havasu News
Wide receiver Michael Wilson says he and Minshew "probably banked 500, 600 reps" in offseason work, so the switch looked seamless.
- Minshew's record as an NFL starter: 17-30
- Minshew has played for six franchises
- Brissett had started the previous 20 games