Cardinals name Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback after overtime comeback
Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that Gardner Minshew is the team's starting quarterback, a day after Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett and led a 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys, going 17 of 23 for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Rookie Carson Beck becomes the backup and Brissett drops to third string. The Cardinals are 3-5 and play at Seattle on Sunday.
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Why it matters
Minshew threw three touchdown passes in relief on Sunday and now takes over an offense at 3-5. Jacoby Brissett, the starter for most of the last two seasons, moves to third string behind rookie Carson Beck.
What to watch
Minshew makes his first start for Arizona on Sunday, November 8, at Seattle against the Seahawks.
Sources
- CBS Sports: Cardinals name Gardner Minshew starter
- theScore: Cardinals make Minshew starter, Beck backup, Brissett QB3
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