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Named Cardinals starter after leading game-winning OT drive vs. Cowboys.
Minshew replaced benched starter Jacoby Brissett mid-game in the Cardinals' 33-30 overtime win against the Cowboys and orchestrated a late drive in regulation to tie the game, then led the game-winning drive in overtime that ended with a 42-yard Chad Ryland field goal. The source reports he was named the starting quarterback for the following week against the Seattle Seahawks.
Minshew led Cowboys comeback, named Cardinals starter over Brissett.
Gardner Minshew II replaced Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys and led a comeback win. The Cardinals subsequently announced Minshew as their starting quarterback ahead of rookie Carson Beck, with Brissett demoted to third-string.
Minshew elevated to Cardinals starter after Brissett benched
Minshew took over as the Cardinals' starting quarterback after Brissett was benched in the second half against the Cowboys and subsequently traded to Baltimore. Minshew led Arizona to an overtime win and will now start for his sixth career NFL team, including the upcoming matchup against the Rams next weekend.
Minshew takes over as Cardinals starter after Brissett benching; faces Rams next.
Promoted to starting QB for Arizona Cardinals after benching Jacoby Brissett in second half against Cowboys and leading Cardinals to overtime win; will start for his sixth career NFL team against the Rams next weekend after Arizona faces Seattle on Sunday.
Minshew takes Cardinals QB1 role; led comeback win vs. Dallas.
Gardner Minshew II has assumed QB1 duties for the Arizona Cardinals after Brissett was demoted to third-string. Minshew was inserted into the lineup and spearheaded a comeback win at Dallas on Sunday.
Minshew to start Week 9 for Cardinals after leading OT comeback vs. Cowboys.
Minshew named starter for Arizona in Week 9 against Seattle Seahawks after leading Cardinals to comeback overtime win against Dallas Cowboys; Brissett was benched late in third quarter with Arizona trailing 17-3 before Minshew's rally.
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Minshew replaces benched Brissett as Arizona's starting QB for Week 9
Replacing benched and ineffective Jacoby Brissett as Arizona's starting QB for Week 9 matchup against Drew Lock and the Seahawks. Minshew takes over a Cardinals offense that has underperformed.
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Minshew starting for Arizona with Love out.
Gardner Minshew is starting for Arizona with Love out, creating a new offensive dynamic and uncertainty for Cardinals fantasy assets.
Minshew's entry sparked Dallas defense collapse with no backup plan.
When Gardner Minshew entered the game for Arizona, the Dallas defense collapsed completely, appearing to have been only ready to play Jacoby Brissett with no contingency plan; the defense seemed helpless to slow Minshew and company down in the fourth quarter.
Minshew's Cowboys comeback won't translate vs. Seahawks at home
Minshew led a comeback against the Cowboys in relief last week but faces a much tougher matchup against the Seahawks at home; the source explicitly states 'The Seahawks, at home no less, aren't the Cowboys,' indicating Minshew will have a harder time replicating that success.
Gardner Minshew II ranks 29th in QB trade value at 0.
Gardner Minshew II ranks 29th among quarterbacks in rest-of-season trade value with a chart value of 0, indicating no fantasy trade value in the quarterback market.
Minshew could rejuvenate Cardinals' offense and boost pass-catcher production.
The source suggests that Gardner Minshew taking over as the Cardinals' quarterback could rejuvenate the Cardinals' offense and provide a production bump for the team's pass-catchers, including Reggie Virgil.
Minshew's arrival could rejuvenate the Cardinals' passing game.
Minshew is now under center for the Cardinals, and the source suggests the Cardinals' offense might be rejuvenated with him, potentially lifting the production of pass-catchers like Reggie Virgil.
Minshew's arrival should sustain Cardinals' air yards machine.
Minshew's takeover for Jacoby Brissett represents a potentially improved QB situation for the Arizona Cardinals. The source expects this change to keep the air yards machine churning for the Cardinals in the coming weeks, supporting continued high-volume passing in an offense that has averaged the fourth most air yards per game (342) over the past three weeks.
Minshew's Cardinals one win from exceeding 3.5-game projection with 9 left
Gardner Minshew is leading the Cardinals to significant overachievement; the team is one win away from surpassing their 2026 projected win total of 3.5 games with nine games remaining, demonstrating strong performance under Mike LaFleur's coaching.
Minshew leading Cardinals to exceed 3.5-win projection with nine games left.
Gardner Minshew is leading the Cardinals to overachieve expectations under Mike LaFleur; the Cards are one win away from surpassing their 2026 projected win total of 3.5 games with nine games remaining, demonstrating strong performance relative to preseason expectations.
Minshew leads Cardinals off bench to OT win over Cowboys in Week 8.
Came off the bench to rally Arizona to an overtime win in Dallas in Week 8; named as one of the NFC's Secret Superstars for the week.
Gardner Minshew rallies Cardinals to OT win; Week 8 secret superstar.
Named as one of the NFC's Week 8 Secret Superstars after coming off the bench to rally Arizona to an overtime win in Dallas.
Minshew offers cheaper QB option with more upside than Brissett.
The source notes that Minshew was the cheaper alternative to Brissett with more upside as a potential trade deadline target for teams seeking QB help.
Minshew takes over as Cardinals starter; showed chemistry with Wilson.
Minshew is now the starting quarterback for the Cardinals after Brissett was benched. He and Michael Wilson looked good together in the comeback win against Dallas, though Wilson's broken ribs add risk.
Minshew named starter after dominant bench performance; 3 TDs, 137.3 rating vs. Dallas.
Minshew entered Week 8 as backup and took over mid-game against Dallas with the Cardinals down 17-3 after starter Jacoby Brissett struggled (10-of-23, 119 yards, 1 INT, 41.8 rating). Minshew completed 17 of 23 for 188 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, and a 137.3 rating, leading Arizona to a 33-30 OT win. Head coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that Minshew would be the starter going forward, citing his competitiveness, preparation, and production: 'The production was pretty wild in terms of the amount of points and just moving up and down the field.'
Minshew named Week 9 starter after leading OT comeback over Cowboys.
Minshew led a wild comeback win over the Cowboys in overtime after replacing Brissett late in the third quarter, and the Cardinals announced he will start Week 9. The source indicates Minshew can handle the starting job as well as or better than the struggling Brissett was doing.
Minshew's incomplete pass was bailed out by Gary penalty; threw TD next play.
Minshew threw an incomplete pass on third-and-10 from the Dallas 29 with 2:23 remaining that should have resulted in a turnover on downs, but Rashan Gary's penalty gave Arizona a fresh set of downs; Minshew then capitalized by finding Trey McBride for a 14-yard touchdown on the next play.
Minshew capitalized on Cowboys coverage breakdowns rather than making magic plays.
The source credits Minshew for making plays in Arizona's comeback but disputes the narrative of 'Minshew Mania' saving the day. The source states Minshew wasn't pulling off Houdini escapes or threading needles; he simply capitalized on coverage breakdowns by the Cowboys' defense. On the Cardinals' final two touchdowns, there wasn't a defender anywhere close on either play, making the throws easy rather than showcasing Minshew's skill.
Minshew exploited Cowboys coverage breakdowns; no magic, just defensive lapses.
Cardinals QB capitalized on Cowboys defensive breakdowns and coverage failures rather than executing exceptional plays; on Arizona's final two touchdowns to McBride and Wilson, there wasn't a defender anywhere close on either play, indicating Minshew benefited from poor Cowboys defensive scheme and execution rather than individual brilliance.
QB28 vs. Seahawks; strong Cowboys return but brutal three-week gauntlet ahead.
Ian Hartitz ranks Minshew QB28 against the Seahawks. Minshew delivered a strong performance coming back against the Cowboys, but he faces a brutal three-week stretch against the Seahawks, Rams, and Chiefs, after which Hartitz expects Carson Beck to take over as the Falcons starter.
Minshew shredded Cowboys defense in fourth quarter and overtime.
Gardner Minshew tore apart the Cowboys' defense in the fourth quarter and overtime on Sunday, demonstrating strong performance and effectiveness against Dallas's putrid defense.