Minshew named Cardinals starter after comeback win

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 23:38 · Archive

Gardner Minshew will start for the Arizona Cardinals after leading a 14-point comeback against Dallas on Sunday.

Gardner Minshew will be the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback after leading a 14-point comeback in Sunday's 33-30 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Mike LaFleur announced the change on Monday, saying Minshew provided the 'spark' the struggling offence needed.

Minshew entered the game late in the third quarter and led four straight touchdown drives, finishing with 188 yards passing and three touchdowns. LaFleur praised his 'pocket movement' and ability to 'deliver accurate balls'. Minshew's performance contrasts sharply with Jacoby Brissett's struggles earlier in the game, when he completed just 10 of 23 passes for 117 yards and an interception before being replaced.

Brissett, who was signed to a reworked deal during training camp worth $15.5 million this season, has been demoted to third-string emergency quarterback. Rookie Carson Beck will take over as backup. The change comes with the NFL trade deadline approaching on 10 November as the Cardinals prepare to face Seattle on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals' starting QB; Jacoby Brissett demoted to 3rd stringArizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew will take over as the starter.Clickorlando · 2 Nov, 22:32
• Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals' starting QB; Jacoby Brissett demoted to 3rd stringArizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew will take over as the starter.News4Jax · 2 Nov, 22:32

In this story: Gardner Minshew · Jacoby Brissett · Mike LaFleur · Carson Beck · Arizona Cardinals · Dallas Cowboys · Seattle Seahawks

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