Cardinals Pull Jacoby Brissett During Game
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and backup quarterback Gardner Minshew II were involved in the in-game quarterback change.
Draft Sharks - Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett was benched during the game against the Cowboys.
Sportskeeda - NFL fans reacted to the Cardinals benching Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew; some mentioned Carson Beck.
Newsweek - Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur benched starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Cardinals made an in-game decision to take Brissett out and put Minshew II into the game.
Draft Sharks - Brissett was benched with a little under two minutes remaining in the third quarter and had thrown for 11.
Sportskeeda - Brissett’s playing day ended early; fans reacted with comments including “W*f does Carson Beck have to do to get a shot” and “FINALLY.”
Newsweek - The Cardinals benched starting quarterback Brissett in the third quarter.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The game was between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.
Draft Sharks - The Cardinals were playing the Cowboys.
Sportskeeda - Brissett’s day ended in Arlington, Texas.
Newsweek - The game was against the Cowboys.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - Minshew II entered at the 1:35 mark of the third quarter.
Draft Sharks - Brissett was benched with a little under two minutes to go in the third quarter.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The article said the Cardinals seemed to be heading in a different direction at quarterback and that LaFleur “seems to have had enough” of Brissett.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - The change was made by bringing backup Gardner Minshew II onto the field in place of Brissett.
Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys were leading when Minshew II entered.
The Cardinals benched Jacoby Brissett against Dallas, turning to backup Gardner Minshew in the third quarter. Coach Mike LaFleur made the switch with Dallas leading and under two minutes remaining. Brissett’s playing day ended early as Arizona changed quarterbacks during the game.