Sports · November 1, 2026
Cardinals replace Jacoby Brissett with Gardner Minshew
In a Week 8 matchup at AT&T Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals benched quarterback Jacoby Brissett in favor of backup Gardner Minshew during the third quarter of their game against the Dallas Cowboys. At the time of the change, Arizona trailed 17-3 following a struggling offensive performance by Brissett. Minshew led the Cardinals to a 33-30 overtime victory, which moved the team's record to 3-5. The comeback included a game-tying touchdown pass to Michael Wilson in regulation and a game-winning 42-yard field goal by Chad Ryland in overtime.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jacoby Brissett was replaced by Gardner Minshew during the game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- The quarterback change occurred in the third quarter.
- The Cardinals trailed 17-3 at the time of the benching.
- The final score was a 33-30 overtime victory for Arizona.
- The win brought Arizona's record to 3-5.
Reported by only some outlets
- Jacoby Brissett completed 10 of 23 passes for 119 yards and one interception.
- Brissett was sacked four times during the game.
- Minshew threw a touchdown pass to Michael Wilson to tie the game at 30.
- Chad Ryland missed an extra point that would have given Arizona the lead before his overtime field goal.
- Tyler Allgeier scored a 63-yard touchdown on Minshew's first drive.
- The Dallas Cowboys were allowing 25.7 points per game entering Week 8.
Confirmed
- Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter.
- The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 33-30 in overtime.
- Arizona's record improved to 3-5 after the win.
Reported
- Brissett was sacked twice on consecutive plays during his final possession. (New York Post)
- The game-winning field goal was 42 yards. (New York Post)
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