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NegativeMatchupNov 7, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Minshew will start for ARI against MIN this week. Only three QBs have been able to score double-digit fantasy points against MIN this season, making this a difficult matchup for the backup QB.

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PositiveNewsNov 7, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Tyler Allgeier & Gardner Minshew will still probably have a tough time, but without Leonard Williams, the Seahawks D is more beatable Since 2025: With: 3.16 YPC 4.2% 10+ yard runs 40% pass success rate 5.6 YPA Without: 4.01 YPC 7.1% 10+ yard runs 53% pass success rate 6.7 YPA

Tyler Allgeier & Gardner Minshew will still probably have a tough time, but without Leonard Williams, the Seahawks D is more beatable Since 2025: With: 3.16 YPC 4.2% 10+ yard runs 40% pass success rate 5.6 YPA Without: 4.01 YPC 7.1% 10+ yard runs 53% pass success rate 6.7 YPA

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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Minshew starting for Arizona changes the offense; his presence as QB affects the passing game and overall offensive production.

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PositiveMatchupNov 6, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Minshew is featured in a rushing yards prop bet (Over 5.5 rushing yards at -114) against the Seahawks, who have a strong pass rush. The source expects Minshew's mobility to be an asset given the Cardinals' weak offensive line, and suggests the bet is attractive all the way up to 15+ rushing yards at +320 odds.

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PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026Field Gulls

Minshew replaced struggling Jacoby Brissett in Week 8 against Dallas and immediately changed the game's complexion. He completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns, leading four consecutive touchdown drives to bring Arizona back from a 17-3 deficit. His connection with Michael Wilson was particularly important, and he showed he can punish defenses when given time to find receivers. This represents a significant upgrade for Arizona's passing game heading into Week 9 matchup with Seattle.

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PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew took over for Jacoby Brissett in the second half against Dallas and immediately changed the complexion of the game. He completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns, leading four consecutive touchdown drives to bring Arizona back from a 17-3 deficit. His connection with Michael Wilson was particularly important, and he showed against Dallas that he can punish defenses when given time to find his receivers.

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NegativeProjectionNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 36th among dynasty quarterbacks with a trade value of 11; veteran backup QB with minimal dynasty value.

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PositiveNewsNov 6, 2026Matt Harmon

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Can Gardner Minshew keep Trey McBride and Michael Wilson afloat in fantasy? (via Yahoo Fantasy Forecast) @MattHarmon_BYB | @JoshNorris [Retweeted](

Can Gardner Minshew keep Trey McBride and Michael Wilson afloat in fantasy? (via Yahoo Fantasy Forecast) @MattHarmon_BYB | @JoshNorris [Retweeted](

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PositiveNewsNov 6, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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Can Gardner Minshew keep Trey McBride and Michael Wilson afloat in fantasy? (via Yahoo Fantasy Forecast) @MattHarmon_BYB | @JoshNorris

Can Gardner Minshew keep Trey McBride and Michael Wilson afloat in fantasy? (via Yahoo Fantasy Forecast) @MattHarmon_BYB | @JoshNorris

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PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Minshew sparked an improbable come-from-behind victory for the Cardinals after replacing the struggling Jacoby Brissett against the Cowboys last Sunday. This week, the Seattle Seahawks, coming off an embarrassing, nationally televised home loss to the Bears, will throw down the gauntlet for Minshew.

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PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Named starter for the Cardinals after leading the team to an overtime win over the Cowboys on November 1, 2026. Minshew has a massive opportunity to keep riding this wave by beating the Seahawks, the Cardinals' first win over Seattle since 2021. The quarterback switch could potentially lead to a season turnaround for Arizona.

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PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Arizona Cardinals backup QB who replaced benched starter Jacoby Brissett; led a comeback at end of regulation to tie the game, then orchestrated game-winning drive in overtime in a contest where Cardinals were dominated for most of the game. His strong performance directly preceded Brissett's trade two days later, demonstrating backup QB upside and the leverage that strong relief performance can create in QB competition.

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PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Over the last four years, Minshew has delivered replaceable QB play with -0.03 EPA/dropback, 83.3 passer rating, and 6.3 yards/attempt; his 19.5-point breakout against Dallas (188-3-0) highlighted the downside of one of football's worst secondaries. Against the Seahawks' diametrically opposed defense, the source expects little to nothing from him.

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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arizona Cardinals will start Gardner Minshew at quarterback this week against Seattle Seahawks, with rookie Carson Beck as backup.

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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Cardinals will start Gardner Minshew at QB this week against Seattle Seahawks, with rookie Carson Beck installed as backup; Minshew elevated to starter role.

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NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Gardner Minshew threw 3 TDs in the week prior to Week 9 and is set to face Seattle in an elite backup matchup against Drew Lock. The SEA vs ARI game is positioned as an unpredictable battle between two backup quarterbacks.

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NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

The source identifies Minshew as part of the most exciting quarterback change storyline heading into Week 9, alongside Shedeur Sanders and Milton. This indicates he is a notable quarterback option being discussed for fantasy consideration.

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PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the second half of Week 8 and rallied Arizona past the Dallas Cowboys, earning the starting role for the Cardinals.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Replaced Jacoby Brissett as the Cardinals' starting quarterback after Brissett was benched; the source indicates Minshew was brought in because Brissett 'didn't seem to fit the offense that Mike LaFleur wanted to run,' suggesting Minshew was a better scheme fit for the Cardinals' offensive system.

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NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Listed as having a tough matchup in Week 9 at Seattle.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Minshew figures to make multiple starts back in Arizona, where Carson Beck still looms as a threat to take over in December. This creates a temporary opportunity for Minshew to lead the Cardinals offense.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Gardner Minshew takes over as the Cardinals' starting quarterback after Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Ravens.

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PositiveUsageNov 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Gardner Minshew went 14-of-15 for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone against the Cowboys in Week 8, leading a comeback that resulted in an 8-play, game-winning field goal drive after Arizona missed an extra point.

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NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Minshew was a Week 8 hero but the source ranks him QB26 for Week 9 against Seattle and notes he seems far more likely to be a Week 9 GOAT (greatest of all time, sarcastically) versus an angry Seahawks defense smarting from its Monday night no-show.

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PositiveMatchupNov 5, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Minshew's entry into the Cardinals-Cowboys game sparked a dramatic shift in momentum. After the Cowboys' defense had bottled up Arizona's offense for most of the game, the defense 'crumbled' once Minshew came in, allowing the Cardinals to mount a comeback and threatening Dallas's chance at a winning streak.

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NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026Field Gulls

Cardinals QB facing the Seahawks in Week 9. The Seahawks are looking to rebound from their loss to the Bears against the Cardinals and Minshew in what is described as a must-win NFC West rematch.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew takes over as the Seahawks' starting quarterback in Week 9 after Jacoby Brissett was benched and traded. The source notes Minshew isn't facing the Cowboys defense this week, implying a more favorable matchup against the Cardinals.

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NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026FantasyPros Articles

After a strong Week 8 performance (17-of-23, 188 yards, 8.2 YPA, three TDs) filling in for Jacoby Brissett, Minshew faces a significant matchup downgrade against Seattle. Over their last five games, Seattle has allowed the fourth-fewest yards per attempt and fantasy points per dropback, sixth-lowest passing success rate, and fifth-fewest EPA per dropback. The source explicitly states Minshew will have streamable weeks but this isn't one of them.

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NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gardner Minshew II is expected to struggle in Week 9 as the Seahawks are positioned as an angry team that should handle the Cardinals easily with Minshew at quarterback.

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NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source assesses that Gardner Minshew can occasionally be dangerous but doesn't think he can get it done against the Seahawks defense in Week 9, where the Cardinals are 8.5-point underdogs. This is part of the rationale for the Seahawks being a strong value pick in Survivor pools.

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NegativeMatchupNov 5, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Minshew is a Week 9 lineup landmine despite his impressive relief performance last week (73.9% completion, 188 yards, 3 TDs, 19.5 fantasy points vs. Dallas). He faces the top-ranked pass defense in Seattle on the road after the Cardinals' previous starter Brissett managed only 95 passing yards, 1 interception, and 6.5 fantasy points against the Seahawks in Week 2. Seattle has surrendered just 1.1 passing touchdowns and 10.9 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season, holding Caleb Williams to 1 passing TD and 14 fantasy points despite Chicago scoring 34 points, and has allowed over 14 points to QBs only twice all year.

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PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gardner Minshew led the Cardinals to a comeback victory in overtime against Dallas in Week 8 after entering the game as a backup, demonstrating capability to perform when called upon and contributing to Brissett's benching.

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PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew was promoted to lead the Cardinals' offense after Brissett was benched; he led a comeback against the Dallas Cowboys, which prompted the Cardinals to trade Brissett to the Ravens.

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NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The source notes that while Minshew had a strong performance against Dallas (188 yards and three touchdowns in less than two quarters), this is a pattern he repeats before teams move on. Minshew has played for six teams in eight years, and the Cardinals' focus should shift to evaluating rookie Carson Beck as their future quarterback, not Minshew.

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PositiveNewsNov 5, 2026SleeperNFL

Which QB would you start in fantasy? - Jacoby Brissett - Drew Lock - Gardner Minshew

Which QB would you start in fantasy? - Jacoby Brissett - Drew Lock - Gardner Minshew

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PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Minshew replaced Brissett mid-game in the Cardinals' 33-30 win over the Cowboys and immediately sparked the offense; he orchestrated a late regulation drive to tie the game and then led the game-winning overtime drive, resulting in him being named the starting QB for the Cardinals against the Seattle Seahawks.

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PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Revenge of the Birds

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.

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NegativeRoleNov 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

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.

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PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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.

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PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Turf Show Times

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.

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