Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur benches QB Jacoby Brissett, Minshew rallies win
The gist
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur benched Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew, who threw three touchdowns in a 33-30 overtime win at Dallas.
LaFleur won't name a Week 9 starter, leaving Arizona's quarterback job unsettled.
How it unfolded
- Feb 1, 2026The Cardinals hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as head coach on a five-year deal, replacing Jonathan Gannon.
- Oct 26, 2026After a loss to Denver left Arizona at 2-5, LaFleur said Jacoby Brissett remained the starting quarterback.
- Nov 1, 2026Trailing 17-3, LaFleur benched Brissett for Gardner Minshew with 1:35 left in the third quarter; Minshew went 17-of-23 for 188 yards and three touchdowns as Arizona won 33-30 in overtime at Dallas.