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Brissett, Minshew Combine for Perfect 15-for-15 Win

8/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jacoby Brissett led a 10-play, 63-yard drive ending with a Marvin Harrison Jr. touchdown for the Arizona Cardinals.
Brissett and Minshew completed a perfect 15-of-15, three touchdowns and a 141 passer rating.
Kirk Cousins opened the Las Vegas Raiders with a 68-yard drive, completing five of six passes for 50 yards and a Michael Mayer touchdown.
Fernando Mendoza was 10-of-16, pressured on 38.9% of dropbacks and posted a 42.4 passer rating.

History

Historical Context

The Miami Dolphins, coached by Don Shula, posted the NFL’s only perfect season in 1972, winning 14 regular-season games and three playoffs for a 17-0 record and a Super Bowl VII title. That rarity still shapes today’s emphasis on flawless passing, as modern quarterbacks chase the same efficiency that defined the Dolphins’ historic run.

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Story summary

Jacoby Brissett led a 10-play, 63-yard drive ending with a Marvin Harrison Jr. touchdown for the Arizona Cardinals.
Brissett and Minshew completed a perfect 15-of-15, three touchdowns and a 141 passer rating.
Kirk Cousins opened the Las Vegas Raiders with a 68-yard drive, completing five of six passes for 50 yards and a Michael Mayer touchdown.
Fernando Mendoza was 10-of-16, pressured on 38.9% of dropbacks and posted a 42.4 passer rating.

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