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Minshew hadn't played a snap during the regular season until Cardinals' head coach Mike LaFleur decided to bench starting quarterback Jacob Brissett. That decision was the difference in the game, as Arizona scored 30 of its 33 points in the second half and overtime after Minshew entered the contest.
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Minshew's benching of Brissett sparked 14-point comeback with 3 TDs.

Minshew entered Week 8 without a regular-season snap after Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur benched starting QB Jacob Brissett (10/19, 119 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT). Upon entering the game, Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards, 3 TDs, and 0 INTs, leading Arizona to a 33-30 overtime win. The source emphasizes the impact: 'That decision was the difference in the game, as Arizona scored 30 of its 33 points in the second half and overtime after Minshew entered the contest.' Minshew led scoring drives on five of his six possessions to orchestrate a 14-point second-half comeback.

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