Revenge of the Birds on Gardner Minshew

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So, you are the backup quarterback and come into the game in the third quarter. What do you do? Well, for one, you use all of the playmakers. That is what Minshew did with Allgeier, Wilson, and, of course, McBride. Lo and behold, the offense not only moved, but it also scored actual points. Minshew went 17 for 23 for 188 yards with three TD throws against zero picks or fumbles, was sacked just once, and had a 137.3 QB rating.
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Minshew sparked Cardinals offense: 17-23, 188 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 137.3 rating.

Minshew came into the game in the third quarter as backup QB and immediately used all of the playmakers, focusing on the speedier Wilson and the sure-handedness of McBride. The offense not only moved but scored actual points and touchdowns. Arizona scored 20 points in the final stanza and moved the ball into field goal range in overtime on Minshew's arm and accuracy. He went 17 for 23 for 188 yards with three TD throws against zero picks or fumbles, was sacked just once, and had a 137.3 QB rating. The Cardinals totaled 467 yards in total offense.

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