Gardner Minshew shines as Cardinals rally past Cowboys in overtime
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Gardner Minshew replaced starter Jacoby Brissett late in the third quarter, leading the Arizona Cardinals to a 33-30 overtime win against the Dallas Cowboys on November 1, 2026. Minshew threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns, erasing a 17-3 deficit. Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Minshew will be the starter moving forward after his impressive performance. The victory comes amid ongoing challenges for the Cardinals this season.
- •Gardner Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Cardinals trailed 17-3 before Minshew's late-game performance.
- •Head coach Mike LaFleur announced Minshew as the starter for upcoming games.
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"Gardner Minshew came off the bench to rally Arizona to an overtime win in Dallas. Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell ran for 310 yards as the Bucs won without completing a pass. And Ty’Ron Hopper did something no Packer had done since Charles Woodson.
"Emmett Johnson gave the Chiefs 143 yards against Denver, Braelon Allen is forcing missed tackles at a Jahmyr Gibbs rate, and Jacob Martin pressured Joe Burrow ceaselessly even without Jeffery Simmons beside him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 12:00 PMNFL’s Secret Superstars, Week 8: 3 under-the-radar standouts from the NFC
Gardner Minshew came off the bench to rally Arizona to an overtime win in Dallas. Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell ran for 310 yards as the Bucs won without completing a pass. And Ty’Ron Hopper did something no Packer had done since Charles Woodson.
- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 12:00 PMNFL Secret Superstars: 3 under-the-radar AFC standouts in Week 8
Emmett Johnson gave the Chiefs 143 yards against Denver, Braelon Allen is forcing missed tackles at a Jahmyr Gibbs rate, and Jacob Martin pressured Joe Burrow ceaselessly even without Jeffery Simmons beside him.
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