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Brissett Takes Helm as Cardinals QB Amid Murray's Injury

11/5/2025

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Summary

Brissett Starts Strong

Jacoby Brissett, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, will start against the Seattle Seahawks.
Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, is recovering from a foot injury.
Coach Jonathan Gannon announced Brissett's start after a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with Brissett throwing 261 yards and two touchdowns.
Gannon said Murray's recovery could take 4-8 weeks and Brissett would remain the starter due to the offense's improved performance.

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Historical Context

The NFL has seen a notable evolution in quarterback play since the early 2010s, marked by a rise in dual-threat quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick, who was drafted in 2011. By 2015, injuries to key players like Kaepernick and Michael Vick highlighted the challenges teams face. Today, Jacoby Brissett's promotion as the Arizona Cardinals' starter reflects ongoing adaptations to this trend, impacting team strategies and playoff hopes.

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Brissett Starts Strong

Jacoby Brissett, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, will start against the Seattle Seahawks.
Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, is recovering from a foot injury.
Coach Jonathan Gannon announced Brissett's start after a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with Brissett throwing 261 yards and two touchdowns.
Gannon said Murray's recovery could take 4-8 weeks and Brissett would remain the starter due to the offense's improved performance.

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