Gardner Minshew named Cardinals starter for Week 9 vs. Seahawks
Arizona turns to Gardner Minshew II at quarterback after Jacoby Brissett was benched during the Week 8 comeback win over Dallas.
The Arizona Cardinals have named Gardner Minshew II their starting quarterback for Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Yahoo Sports.
What happened
Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur made the announcement after Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Brissett was benched at the 1:35 mark of the third quarter with the Cardinals trailing 17-3. Minshew entered and threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, leading Arizona to a 33-30 overtime victory.
Context
Minshew has appeared in one game this season through Week 8, throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Brissett had thrown for 1,719 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions through eight games. His Week 8 line included 119 passing yards and one interception before being benched.
On the Cardinals’ depth chart, Minshew is listed as QB2 behind Brissett, with rookie Carson Beck as QB3.
Timeline
On October 21, 2026, it was reported that the Arizona Cardinals traded Marvin Harrison to the Houston Texans for a package highlighted by a second-round pick.
On October 24, 2026, reports cited concerns Harrison had about Arizona’s quarterback situation.
Depth chart
Carson Beck is now Minshew’s backup, according to Yahoo Sports. He has not played in a game this season.
What’s next
The Cardinals face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. Minshew is projected for 10.6 PPR points in that game, according to Sleeper.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Minshew is a low-end QB2 streamer in Week 9 against Seattle, but his 19.5 PPR points on 188 passing yards and three touchdowns in Week 8 show the upside in this offense. He should be added in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, though managers should note his projection of just 10.6 PPR points against the Seahawks suggests a more modest ceiling. For managers in shallower formats, Brissett is droppable in all leagues. Beck is a name to monitor in dynasty formats as the new backup, but he has not yet played an NFL snap.
Quick answers
Will Gardner Minshew start in Week 9?
Yes, the Cardinals have named Gardner Minshew II the starting quarterback for Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks.
What happened to Jacoby Brissett?
Jacoby Brissett was benched in the third quarter of Week 8 against the Cowboys with Arizona trailing 17-3. He has been replaced as the starter by Gardner Minshew II.