Cardinals Name Jacoby Brissett Starting Quarterback for Seahawks Game

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced today that Jacoby Brissett will remain the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

The decision comes less than 24 hours after Brissett led the Cardinals to a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, marking their first win since mid-September. Following yesterday’s win, Gannon initially indicated that Kyler Murray would regain the starting role upon full recovery from a foot injury. However, he reversed course today, stating his preference to stick with Brissett ahead of the short week leading into the NFC West matchup.

Murray has not played since October 5th and was limited in practice last week. Medical evaluations, as reported by sources, suggest his recovery timeline ranges from 4-8 weeks, with a potential for setbacks if the injury isn’t fully healed. The quarterback situation has been closely watched as the Cardinals attempt to build momentum in a competitive division; a stable quarterback is crucial for their playoff hopes. Brissett has averaged 256 passing yards per game with six touchdowns and one interception in his three starts this season, compared to Murray’s 170 passing yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions in five starts. You can find more information about NFL injuries at NFL.com.

Gannon initially explained his previous intention to return to Murray by saying, “That’s just how I feel.” He has not yet provided further explanation for the change in plans. For more on the Arizona Cardinals, visit their official website.

The Cardinals will continue to monitor Murray’s progress, and Gannon stated the team will re-evaluate the situation as his health improves.