CardinalsTuesday, November 3
Gardner Minshew is the Cardinals' starting quarterback after a 33-30 overtime comeback
The Good Day Glendale team
If you missed Sunday's game, here's the short version. Head coach Mike LaFleur named Gardner Minshew the starting quarterback Monday, a day after Minshew rallied Arizona past the Cowboys. Jacoby Brissett drops to third string, and rookie Carson Beck becomes the backup.
The Cardinals beat the Cowboys 33-30 in overtime
- Arizona Cardinals33 (won)Dallas Cowboys30
Sources: Burn City Sports, Warriors Wire, Arizona Sports
- Two plays in: Tyler Allgeier's 63-yard touchdown run
- Tying score: 13-yard pass to Michael Wilson, six seconds left
- Winner: Chad Ryland's 42-yard overtime field goal
- Next up: the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9
LaFleur said pulling Brissett was meant to generate a “spark.” Brissett had started every game this season and, in seven and a half games as the starter, averaged 5.6 yards per attempt, the worst mark in the NFL.
Minshew outplayed Brissett in the same game
| Brissett | Measure | Minshew |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Completions | 17 |
| 119 | Passing yards | 188 |
| 23 | Attempts | 23 |
Sources: Burn City Sports, Warriors Wire, Arizona Sports
Sources: ABC15 Arizona, Burn City Sports, Warriors Wire, Arizona Sports