Cardinals bench Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Jacoby Brissett was benched in the Arizona Cardinals' game against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter on November 1, 2026. After Brissett threw for just 119 yards with an interception, Gardner Minshew took over with the Cardinals trailing 17-3. Minshew quickly led the team to a touchdown on his first drive, with Tyler Allgeier scoring on a 63-yard run, making the score 17-10. This switch comes as the Cardinals struggle with a 2-5 record and marks a significant decision by head coach Mike LaFleur.
- •Brissett completed 10-of-23 passes for 119 yards before being benched.
- •Minshew entered with 1:35 remaining in the third quarter.
- •Allgeier scored a 63-yard rushing touchdown shortly after Minshew took over.
- •The Cardinals are currently trailing 17-10 against the Cowboys.
- •Brissett has a 3-16 record in 19 starts for the Cardinals.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jacoby Brissett benched in favor of Gardner Minshew as Cardinals struggle vs. Cowboys
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jacoby Brissett benched by Arizona Cardinals vs. Cowboys
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals replace Jacoby Brissett with Gardner Minshew
"Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett at quarterback for the Cardinals with 1:35 remaining in the third quarter.
"The Cardinals turned to Gardner Minshew at quarterback in the third quarter against the Cowboys.
"Jacoby Brissett couldn't get things going against an exploitable Cowboys defense in Week 8.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 8:21 PMJacoby Brissett benched in favor of Gardner Minshew as Cardinals struggle vs. Cowboys
Jacoby Brissett couldn't get things going against an exploitable Cowboys defense in Week 8.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 8:21 PMJacoby Brissett benched by Arizona Cardinals vs. Cowboys
The Cardinals turned to Gardner Minshew at quarterback in the third quarter against the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 8:20 PMCardinals replace Jacoby Brissett with Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett at quarterback for the Cardinals with 1:35 remaining in the third quarter.
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