Minshew’s Quiet Debut Follows Cardinals’ Quarterback Shakeup

WHO:

Draft Sharks - Gardner Minshew made his first start for the Arizona Cardinals.

Heavy NFL - Gardner Minshew was the Cardinals’ quarterback; Jacoby Brissett was discussed in connection with the team’s quarterback shakeup.

RotoWire NFL - Gardner Minshew played quarterback for Arizona.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - Minshew followed a comeback performance at Dallas with his first start for Arizona, in a loss to the Seahawks.

Draft Sharks - The article says Minshew “didn't anything spec”; the supplied text is truncated.

Heavy NFL - Minshew entered the game with elevated expectations and was given a “reality check.” The article said he continued his unexpectedly successful performance from just over a quarter in Week 8, before “reminded everybody in the Cardinals fan base” otherwise.

Heavy NFL - The article said, “So much for Jacoby Brissett being the problem.”

RotoWire NFL - Minshew completed 21 of 30 passes for 166 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions, and had a four-yard carry in the Cardinals’ 17-3 defeat in Seattle.

WHERE:

Draft Sharks - Minshew’s comeback performance referenced in the article took place at Dallas.

RotoWire NFL - Arizona lost to Seattle.

WHEN:

Draft Sharks - Minshew’s first Cardinals start was described as taking place on Sunday.

Heavy NFL - The article described the game as taking place Sunday afternoon and referenced Minshew’s performance in Week 8.

RotoWire NFL - The defeat was described as taking place on Sunday.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The article questioned whether Jacoby Brissett had been the problem, but did not provide further explanation in the supplied excerpt.

HOW:

RotoWire NFL - Minshew’s passing line was 21 completions on 30 attempts, 166 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions; he also ran for four yards.

Gardner Minshew made his first start for Arizona, but the Cardinals lost to Seattle. He completed 21 passes for 166 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Arizona fell 17 to 3, despite Minshew following a comeback performance against Dallas.