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Gannon Reaffirms Murray as Cardinals Starter After Brissett Leads Win Over Cowboys

The coach says Murray will play only when medically cleared, making health the determining factor over recent performance.

Overview

  • After the 27-17 victory in Arlington, Jonathan Gannon said "Nothing's changed" and explained Kyler Murray sat because he "just wasn't healthy enough to go."
  • Jacoby Brissett made his third straight start and went 21-of-31 for 261 yards and two touchdowns in the win that halted a five-game skid.
  • In three starts, Brissett is averaging 256 passing yards and 7.7 yards per attempt with six touchdowns to one interception, while Arizona’s offense is averaging 25.7 points and 357 yards compared with 18.8 points and 288.4 yards in Murray’s starts.
  • Brissett downplayed personal credit for the surge, saying he focuses on winning and views the improvement as the offense finding its rhythm.
  • On the broadcast, Troy Aikman said it will be hard to take Brissett off the field, and Arizona visits the Seahawks next with Murray’s availability dependent on medical clearance.